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YJ02 ESX

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 75,855 miles on the clock, averaging 4,136 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 YJ02 ESX

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,136

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 reading75,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,751
Average per year4,136
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YJ02 ESX 41k49k58k67k76k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage73,104 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage69,583 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage66,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage64,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage60,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage54,028 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage47,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage40,593 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

RegistrationYJ02 ESX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYJ — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YJ02 ESX

What car is YJ02 ESX?

YJ02 ESX is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YJ02 ESX?

The last recorded mileage for YJ02 ESX was 75,855 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YJ02 ESX passed its MOT?

YJ02 ESX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2015.

Is YJ02 ESX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ02 ESX 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 YJ02 ESX?

YJ02 ESX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.