2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LA51 MZL
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 85,793 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA51 MZL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2022
- 85,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA51 MZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (LA51 MZL) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2022 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LA51 MZL Mileage History
- 21/06/202285,793 mi
- 22/06/202285,793 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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