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KE52 BYD

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 81,643 miles on the clock, averaging 6,147 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 KE52 BYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
6,147

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 reading81,643 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,132
Average per year6,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE52 BYD 49k57k66k74k82k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,643 miles
Since last MOT+12,132 miles
PASS
Mileage69,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage62,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage58,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage54,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,361 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

RegistrationKE52 BYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KE52 BYD

What car is KE52 BYD?

KE52 BYD is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KE52 BYD?

The last recorded mileage for KE52 BYD was 81,643 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE52 BYD passed its MOT?

KE52 BYD has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Nov 2011.

Is KE52 BYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE52 BYD 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 KE52 BYD?

KE52 BYD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.