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MX52 JAO

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 106,870 miles on the clock, averaging 6,916 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 MX52 JAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,870 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,257
Average per year6,916
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MX52 JAO 58k71k83k95k107k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,870 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage100,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage94,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage90,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,649 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage74,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage66,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage58,478 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

RegistrationMX52 JAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MX52 JAO

What car is MX52 JAO?

MX52 JAO is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX52 JAO?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 JAO was 106,870 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 JAO passed its MOT?

MX52 JAO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2013.

Is MX52 JAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 JAO 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 MX52 JAO?

MX52 JAO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.