2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LA52 AVL
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 174,234 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2021.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA52 AVL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/02/2021
- 174,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA52 AVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (LA52 AVL) between May 2006 and February 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.
LA52 AVL Mileage History
- 02/05/200650,728 mi
- 09/05/200758,116 mi+7,388 mi
- 09/05/200758,116 mi
- 12/05/200867,890 mi+9,774 mi
- 08/06/200976,852 mi+8,962 mi
- 20/05/201086,327 mi+9,475 mi
- 18/05/201192,486 mi+6,159 mi
- 10/05/2012100,657 mi+8,171 mi
- 28/06/2013112,055 mi+11,398 mi
- 02/08/2014119,260 mi+7,205 mi
- 02/08/2014119,260 mi
- 30/11/2015131,134 mi+11,874 mi
- 03/12/2015131,113 mi-21 mi
- 02/11/2017144,517 mi+13,404 mi
- 06/11/2017144,517 mi
- 28/01/2019153,202 mi+8,685 mi
- 04/02/2019153,270 mi+68 mi
- 03/02/2020163,004 mi+9,734 mi
- 04/02/2020163,016 mi+12 mi
- 20/02/2021174,234 mi+11,218 mi
Average of roughly 8,341 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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