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DV52 GYS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,850 mi
Last recorded131,850 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 131,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,111 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear body work damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,097 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,064 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working cannot see if connected

windscreen wipers intermittant

Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,964 miles

nearside outer cv boot has a pin hole advise remedial repair

rear numberplate deteriating

windscreen washers intermittent advise new switch

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,680 miles

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

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

both side lower ball joint dust covers deteriating

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,007 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded at bottom

small split in offside inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,005 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded at bottom

both rear tyres perishing

small split in offside inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear coil springs corroded

engine coolant level low

engine oil overfilled

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Dec 2012 56,218 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine coolant level low

engine oil overfilled

front brake pads wearing low

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,084 miles

body damage

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,087 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 32,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,324 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 29,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot holed & leaking grease

o/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism slightly rough

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot holed & leaking grease

o/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism slightly rough

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,215 miles

offside inner c.v.boot leaking

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,549 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 GYS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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