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DV52 GUC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 GUC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 93,471 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 93,471 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 May 2022 92,816 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield loose

Pass 28 May 2021 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 92,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 92,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 91,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,867 miles

Front flexi exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,220 miles

slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear tyre very close to limit worn outside edge,void of tread

o/s/front tyre wearing inside and outside edges close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 80,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 80,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 74,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 61,917 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 32,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 21,107 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 21,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DV52 GUC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV52 GUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV52 GUC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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