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SY52 HLG

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 81,521 miles on the clock, averaging 5,847 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 HLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,847

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 reading81,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year5,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 HLG 38k49k60k71k82k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,521 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage74,762 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,071 miles
Since last MOT+11,945 miles
PASS
Mileage62,126 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
PASS
Mileage48,556 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage46,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage43,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage41,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage38,262 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

RegistrationSY52 HLG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 HLG

What car is SY52 HLG?

SY52 HLG is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 HLG?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 HLG was 81,521 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 HLG passed its MOT?

SY52 HLG has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2013.

Is SY52 HLG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 HLG 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 HLG?

SY52 HLG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.