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SN52 LYS

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 12 (45% pass rate). It has 99,454 miles on the clock, averaging 6,853 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 LYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
45%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,853

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,947
Average per year6,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 LYS 24k43k62k81k99k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage97,507 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage95,777 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage93,949 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage91,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
PASS
Mileage89,270 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,218 miles
Since last MOT+15,993 miles
PASS
Mileage73,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage67,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,464 miles
Since last MOT+12,373 miles
PASS
Mileage55,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,934 miles
PASS
Mileage45,157 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,474 miles
PASS
Mileage34,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,681 miles
Since last MOT+11,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,677 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 LYS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 LYS

What car is SN52 LYS?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 LYS?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 LYS was 99,454 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 LYS passed its MOT?

SN52 LYS has had 22 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (10 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 27 Oct 2017.

Is SN52 LYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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