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SN52 DFE

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 101,254 miles on the clock, averaging 7,372 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 SN52 DFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,372

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

Below average
Latest reading101,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,852
Average per year7,372
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN52 DFE 18k39k60k81k101k '05'17'11

Check SN52 DFE

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,852 miles
PASS
Mileage93,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
PASS
Mileage84,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage76,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,668 miles
Since last MOT+10,360 miles
PASS
Mileage66,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage60,181 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,178 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage52,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage45,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage39,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage32,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage23,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage18,497 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

RegistrationSN52 DFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 DFE

What car is SN52 DFE?

SN52 DFE is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 DFE?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 DFE was 101,254 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 DFE passed its MOT?

SN52 DFE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is SN52 DFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 DFE 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 SN52 DFE?

SN52 DFE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.