2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · SM52 SYE
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 50,172 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 SYE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2023
- 50,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 SYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (SM52 SYE) between October 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SM52 SYE Mileage History
- 03/10/202245,602 mi
- 27/09/202350,167 mi+4,565 mi
- 27/09/202350,172 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,650 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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