2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · FG52 DVZ
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 115,354 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG52 DVZ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 115,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG52 DVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (FG52 DVZ) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FG52 DVZ Mileage History
- 26/09/200619,440 mi
- 26/09/200619,440 mi
- 01/10/200727,225 mi+7,785 mi
- 02/10/200832,664 mi+5,439 mi
- 01/10/200937,882 mi+5,218 mi
- 01/10/200937,882 mi
- 02/10/201050,558 mi+12,676 mi
- 02/10/201050,558 mi
- 13/09/201156,160 mi+5,602 mi
- 07/09/201262,123 mi+5,963 mi
- 07/09/201262,123 mi
- 24/09/201366,510 mi+4,387 mi
- 29/10/201473,326 mi+6,816 mi
- 29/10/201473,326 mi
- 31/03/201575,565 mi+2,239 mi
- 31/03/201575,565 mi
- 19/03/201679,789 mi+4,224 mi
- 19/03/201679,789 mi
- 25/03/201784,273 mi+4,484 mi
- 24/03/201888,877 mi+4,604 mi
- 30/03/201993,942 mi+5,065 mi
- 01/04/201993,944 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/202098,544 mi+4,600 mi
- 20/03/202199,750 mi+1,206 mi
- 22/03/202199,754 mi+4 mi
- 31/03/2022101,884 mi+2,130 mi
- 27/03/2023105,077 mi+3,193 mi
- 27/03/2023105,077 mi
- 21/03/2024108,878 mi+3,801 mi
- 28/03/2025113,049 mi+4,171 mi
- 31/03/2026115,354 mi+2,305 mi
Average of roughly 4,916 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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