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FG52 XML

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 107,476 miles on the clock, averaging 7,323 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FG52 XML

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,323

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,476 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,003
Average per year7,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG52 XML 16k39k62k85k107k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage107,476 miles
Since last MOT+15,003 miles
PASS
Mileage92,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage85,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage81,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage73,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,650 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage71,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage68,008 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage65,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage62,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage61,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,784 miles
PASS
Mileage59,621 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage47,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage38,994 miles
Since last MOT+11,063 miles
PASS
Mileage27,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,931 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage15,963 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

RegistrationFG52 XML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FG52 XML

What car is FG52 XML?

FG52 XML is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FG52 XML?

The last recorded mileage for FG52 XML was 107,476 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG52 XML passed its MOT?

FG52 XML has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 29 Mar 2018.

Is FG52 XML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG52 XML 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 FG52 XML?

FG52 XML is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.