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MF02 RDU

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 56,488 miles on the clock, averaging 4,231 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 MF02 RDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,231

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

Low mileage
Latest reading56,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,231
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MF02 RDU 31k37k44k50k56k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,488 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage52,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage48,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage45,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage42,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage31,151 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,045 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

RegistrationMF02 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MF02 RDU

What car is MF02 RDU?

MF02 RDU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF02 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for MF02 RDU was 56,488 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF02 RDU passed its MOT?

MF02 RDU has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2012.

Is MF02 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF02 RDU 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 MF02 RDU?

MF02 RDU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.