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AE52 SBU

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 53,596 miles on the clock, averaging 8,045 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for AE52 SBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,045

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading53,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year150
Average per year8,045
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE52 SBU 21k29k37k46k54k '05'09'08

Check AE52 SBU

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,596 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,446 miles
Since last MOT+12,847 miles
PASS
Mileage40,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage33,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,638 miles
PASS
Mileage27,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage21,330 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AE52 SBU

What car is AE52 SBU?

AE52 SBU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE52 SBU?

The last recorded mileage for AE52 SBU was 53,596 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE52 SBU passed its MOT?

AE52 SBU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Aug 2009.

Is AE52 SBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE52 SBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE52 SBU?

AE52 SBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.