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MX52 LJZ

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 90,439 miles on the clock, averaging 3,967 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 MX52 LJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,967

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 reading90,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year3,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX52 LJZ 23k40k57k74k90k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,439 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage86,314 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage78,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage77,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage74,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage70,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage68,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage65,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage62,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage58,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,573 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage57,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage53,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage48,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage44,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage39,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage34,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage29,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage22,835 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 LJZ
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 LJZ

What car is MX52 LJZ?

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

What is the mileage of MX52 LJZ?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 LJZ was 90,439 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 LJZ passed its MOT?

MX52 LJZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2022.

Is MX52 LJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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