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MX52 LJY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 84,247 miles on the clock, averaging 5,645 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 LJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,645

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 reading84,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,528
Average per year5,645
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MX52 LJY 17k33k50k67k84k '05'17'12

Check MX52 LJY

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage84,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage77,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage70,560 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage62,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage53,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage50,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage46,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage42,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage37,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage32,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage27,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage21,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage16,583 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 LJY
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 LJY

What car is MX52 LJY?

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

What is the mileage of MX52 LJY?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 LJY was 84,247 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 LJY passed its MOT?

MX52 LJY has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 31 Aug 2017.

Is MX52 LJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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