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FJ52 UEL

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 31,789 miles on the clock, averaging 999 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 FJ52 UEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
31,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
999

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 reading31,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ52 UEL 14k18k23k27k32k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,789 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,780 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage31,385 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
PASS
Mileage31,051 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
PASS
Mileage30,872 miles
Since last MOT+350 miles
PASS
Mileage30,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,522 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage29,964 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
PASS
Mileage29,281 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage28,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,509 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage27,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,899 miles
Since last MOT+677 miles
PASS
Mileage27,222 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,212 miles
Since last MOT+879 miles
PASS
Mileage26,333 miles
Since last MOT+685 miles
PASS
Mileage25,648 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage24,831 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage24,337 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage23,361 miles
Since last MOT+946 miles
PASS
Mileage22,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,109 miles
PASS
Mileage21,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage16,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage13,776 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

RegistrationFJ52 UEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FJ52 UEL

What car is FJ52 UEL?

FJ52 UEL is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FJ52 UEL?

The last recorded mileage for FJ52 UEL was 31,789 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ52 UEL passed its MOT?

FJ52 UEL has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2023.

Is FJ52 UEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ52 UEL 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 FJ52 UEL?

FJ52 UEL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.