2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WL51 NSF
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 72,953 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL51 NSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 72,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL51 NSF 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 (WL51 NSF) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WL51 NSF Mileage History
- 19/12/202366,720 mi
- 07/01/202570,018 mi+3,298 mi
- 08/01/202570,020 mi+2 mi
- 06/01/202672,938 mi+2,918 mi
- 08/01/202672,953 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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