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HX52 VPU

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 108,991 miles on the clock, averaging 4,965 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 HX52 VPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
4,965

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year67
Average per year4,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX52 VPU 10k35k60k84k109k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,991 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage105,743 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
PASS
Mileage102,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage99,199 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage94,459 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage90,310 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage84,730 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,720 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage78,311 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage68,919 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage60,064 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,054 miles
Since last MOT+11,352 miles
PASS
Mileage48,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage41,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage34,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage26,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage23,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage20,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage16,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage13,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage10,127 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

RegistrationHX52 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HX52 VPU

What car is HX52 VPU?

HX52 VPU is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HX52 VPU?

The last recorded mileage for HX52 VPU was 108,991 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX52 VPU passed its MOT?

HX52 VPU has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2025.

Is HX52 VPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX52 VPU 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 HX52 VPU?

HX52 VPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.