2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · AE52 NZV
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 131,962 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE52 NZV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 131,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE52 NZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (AE52 NZV) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AE52 NZV Mileage History
- 27/06/2023124,123 mi
- 17/06/2024125,025 mi+902 mi
- 06/06/2025127,840 mi+2,815 mi
- 17/06/2025128,700 mi+860 mi
- 01/06/2026131,962 mi+3,262 mi
Average of roughly 2,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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