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MX52 XEP

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 54,607 miles on the clock, averaging 2,253 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 XEP

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,253

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,253
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX52 XEP 15k25k35k45k55k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,607 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage49,740 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage47,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,208 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,196 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
PASS
Mileage47,056 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
PASS
Mileage46,824 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
PASS
Mileage46,355 miles
Since last MOT+915 miles
PASS
Mileage45,440 miles
Since last MOT+695 miles
PASS
Mileage44,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,745 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage43,939 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage42,965 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage42,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage37,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,325 miles
PASS
Mileage30,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage24,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage22,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage19,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage14,747 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 XEP
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 XEP

What car is MX52 XEP?

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

What is the mileage of MX52 XEP?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 XEP was 54,607 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 XEP passed its MOT?

MX52 XEP has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2023.

Is MX52 XEP ULEZ compliant?

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

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