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BU52 XVL

2002 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 100,238 miles on the clock, averaging 6,450 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 XVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,450

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 XVL 16k37k58k79k100k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,238 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,091 miles
PASS
Mileage99,136 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,107 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage97,988 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,970 miles
Since last MOT+20,348 miles
PASS
Mileage77,622 miles
Since last MOT+12,547 miles
PASS
Mileage65,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage58,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage44,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage38,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage34,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage30,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage25,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage18,165 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage16,304 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 XVL

What car is BU52 XVL?

BU52 XVL is a red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU52 XVL?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 XVL was 100,238 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 XVL passed its MOT?

BU52 XVL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2019.

Is BU52 XVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 XVL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BU52 XVL?

BU52 XVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.