Vehicle summary
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 2022 Ford Fiesta Petrol 998cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 8,703 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.0 EcoBoost engine is known for m1da. Common Ford Fiesta issues include front wheel bearings and steering column.
MOT & Mileage History for OV72 SZX
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2017–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front wheel bearings
Insufficient sealant on driveshaft splines allows water ingress, causing bearings to crack and fail prematurely.[1] · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (bearing + labour at indie garage, estimated).
Steering column (universal intermediate shaft bushings)
Poor-quality bushings in the sealed steering column wear out, causing play and noise.[4] · Typical repair: £400-£700 (full column replacement at indie).
Horn wiring in steering wheel
Faulty wiring chafes, shorting intermittently.[1] · Typical repair: £80-£150 (rewire/insulate at indie, estimated).
Gear selection (5MX65 5-speed manual gearbox linkage)
Worn selector mechanism or cable adjustment fails, preventing 1st/reverse engagement.[1] · Typical repair: £200-£400 (linkage adjust/replace at indie).
M1DA
Faulty sensor signal with voltage drops/spikes, misinterpreted by ECU as extra crank counts, causing misfires or injector cut-out. Likely poor contact at sensor socket or 5V reference supply vibration.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV72 SZX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2022 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 72 — September 2022 to February 2023 |
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About OV72 SZX
What car is OV72 SZX?
OV72 SZX is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (998cc). First registered in Oxford in 2022.
What is the mileage of OV72 SZX?
The last recorded mileage for OV72 SZX was 8,703 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV72 SZX passed its MOT?
OV72 SZX has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.
Is OV72 SZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV72 SZX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is OV72 SZX?
OV72 SZX is approximately 4 years old. Age identifier 72 means registered between 1 September 2022 and 28 February 2023.