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SN52 NZE

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 72,086 miles on the clock, averaging 3,914 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 SN52 NZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,914

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

Low mileage
Latest reading72,086 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 NZE 17k31k45k58k72k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,086 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
PASS
Mileage72,032 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
PASS
Mileage71,937 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage71,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage69,298 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,290 miles
Since last MOT+11,990 miles
PASS
Mileage57,300 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage46,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage41,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage39,674 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage35,645 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage29,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage27,338 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,329 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage24,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage21,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage17,310 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 NZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 NZE

What car is SN52 NZE?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 NZE?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 NZE was 72,086 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 NZE passed its MOT?

SN52 NZE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2019.

Is SN52 NZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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