2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · WL52 HLV
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 146,364 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL52 HLV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2023
- 146,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL52 HLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (WL52 HLV) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
WL52 HLV Mileage History
- 17/05/2022138,199 mi
- 26/05/2022138,223 mi+24 mi
- 12/06/2023146,364 mi+8,141 mi
- 14/06/2023146,364 mi
Average of roughly 7,586 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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