2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LX52 FGV
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 95,562 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX52 FGV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2023
- 95,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX52 FGV 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 (LX52 FGV) between February 2023 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Seat belt not functioning as intended rear centre belt (7.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LX52 FGV Mileage History
- 17/02/202395,553 mi
- 23/02/202395,562 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 539 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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