2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · NY51 MKX
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 79,250 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NY51 MKX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2015
- 79,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NY51 MKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (NY51 MKX) between July 2006 and August 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
NY51 MKX Mileage History
- 27/07/200645,530 mi
- 06/07/200751,041 mi+5,511 mi
- 06/07/200751,041 mi
- 17/07/200855,790 mi+4,749 mi
- 17/07/200855,790 mi
- 06/08/200959,019 mi+3,229 mi
- 10/08/200959,021 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/201060,985 mi+1,964 mi
- 12/07/201166,663 mi+5,678 mi
- 13/07/201166,671 mi+8 mi
- 03/09/201270,016 mi+3,345 mi
- 03/09/201270,017 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/201373,395 mi+3,378 mi
- 03/10/201373,395 mi
- 03/09/201476,169 mi+2,774 mi
- 06/09/201476,169 mi
- 13/08/201579,249 mi+3,080 mi
- 26/08/201579,250 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,713 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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