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MX52 LWL

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 141,595 miles on the clock, averaging 8,216 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MX52 LWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,216

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX52 LWL 33k60k87k114k142k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,989 miles
PASS
Mileage131,605 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage121,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,917 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage111,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage109,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage106,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage96,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,525 miles
Since last MOT+26,361 miles
PASS
Mileage70,164 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage60,479 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage52,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage45,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage43,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage37,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage33,094 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 LWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 LWL

What car is MX52 LWL?

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

What is the mileage of MX52 LWL?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 LWL was 141,595 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 LWL passed its MOT?

MX52 LWL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2018.

Is MX52 LWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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