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2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · AY52 YWV

AY52 YWV

2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 52,187 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2002 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
52,187 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1299cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2025‑11‑06 MOT at 52,187 miles passed without any defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable, defect‑free trend. All tests from November 2021 through November 2025 have recorded a clean pass, indicating consistent care. The mileage progression — 35,323 miles in November 2021 to 52,187 miles in November 2025 — reflects an average annual increase of about 4,869 miles, well below the typical 7,500‑mile yearly average for a 24‑year‑old car, suggesting light usage and likely periods of limited driving. No long gaps appear in the record, confirming regular annual testing. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, inspect the brake discs and calipers for binding or excessive wear, and check the chassis and wheel arches for structural rust, especially around the rear sills and front strut towers. The exhaust system and tyre tread should also be assessed for corrosion and uneven wear. Given the clean MOT history, the vehicle appears well maintained, but a thorough in‑person inspection of these key components will verify that the recorded pass translates into genuine mechanical soundness.
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AY52 YWV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 52,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AY52 YWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 03:59
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (AY52 YWV) between November 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

AY52 YWV Mileage History

  1. 03/11/202135,323 mi
  2. 01/11/202239,045 mi+3,722 mi
  3. 03/11/202343,818 mi+4,773 mi
  4. 05/11/202447,306 mi+3,488 mi
  5. 06/11/202552,187 mi+4,881 mi

Average of roughly 4,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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