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EU52 LXZ

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 74,554 miles on the clock, averaging 4,011 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EU52 LXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,554
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,011

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,554 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,792
Average per year4,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU52 LXZ 27k39k51k63k75k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage72,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage68,362 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage66,070 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage63,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage60,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage55,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage49,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage43,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage39,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage34,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage30,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage26,595 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

RegistrationEU52 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 LXZ

What car is EU52 LXZ?

EU52 LXZ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU52 LXZ?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 LXZ was 74,554 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 LXZ passed its MOT?

EU52 LXZ has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2017.

Is EU52 LXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU52 LXZ 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 EU52 LXZ?

EU52 LXZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.