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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 43,514 miles on the clock, averaging 5,690 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 SY52 CXE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 43,514 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 651 |
| Average per year | 5,690 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SY52 CXE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SY52 CXE
What car is SY52 CXE?
SY52 CXE is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY52 CXE?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 CXE was 43,514 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 CXE passed its MOT?
SY52 CXE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2012.
Is SY52 CXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 CXE 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 SY52 CXE?
SY52 CXE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.