2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · J511 GMV
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 52,858 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J511 GMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 52,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J511 GMV 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 (J511 GMV) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J511 GMV Mileage History
- 06/02/202438,983 mi
- 06/02/202438,983 mi
- 04/02/202545,459 mi+6,476 mi
- 18/02/202652,858 mi+7,399 mi
- 18/02/202652,858 mi
Average of roughly 6,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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