2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · KJ02 YXZ
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 152,126 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ02 YXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2025
- 152,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ02 YXZ 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 (KJ02 YXZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Main beam is stuck on both sides when the headlamps are switched on (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))”.
KJ02 YXZ Mileage History
- 24/07/2023138,287 mi
- 25/07/2023138,287 mi
- 01/07/2024143,960 mi+5,673 mi
- 15/07/2024144,089 mi+129 mi
- 01/07/2025152,126 mi+8,037 mi
Average of roughly 7,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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