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MJ02 VTW

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 135,673 miles on the clock, averaging 4,693 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 MJ02 VTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,693

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 reading135,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,596
Average per year4,693
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ02 VTW 84k97k110k123k136k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage134,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage130,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage125,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage116,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
Mileage109,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage104,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage99,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage94,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage89,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage83,514 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

RegistrationMJ02 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MJ02 VTW

What car is MJ02 VTW?

MJ02 VTW is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ02 VTW?

The last recorded mileage for MJ02 VTW was 135,673 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ02 VTW passed its MOT?

MJ02 VTW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 4 Jul 2017.

Is MJ02 VTW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ02 VTW 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 MJ02 VTW?

MJ02 VTW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.