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DV52 GXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,436 mi
Last recorded71,436 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 GXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 70,889 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam and front suspension corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle beam and front suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 64,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear tyre is cracked on sidewall

rear suspension beam is corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 64,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear tyre is cracked on sidewall

rear suspension beam is corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 63,338 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 63,337 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 62,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,591 miles

N/S mirror broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,953 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,451 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 36,451 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 25,797 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,797 miles

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 GXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GXJ, 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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What year was DV52 GXJ registered?

DV52 GXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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