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 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 71,527 miles on the clock, averaging 6,083 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 SL52 XAB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,527 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,122 |
| Average per year | 6,083 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL52 XAB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SL52 XAB
What car is SL52 XAB?
SL52 XAB is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL52 XAB?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 XAB was 71,527 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 XAB passed its MOT?
SL52 XAB has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2013.
Is SL52 XAB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 XAB 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 SL52 XAB?
SL52 XAB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.