Ford Fiesta MK5 2002 Review - One of the best first cars for young drivers? | WorthReviewing
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2020
- This is a review of my own car, the Ford Fiesta MK5 2002, in Panther Black. This is the first car I got after I passed my driving test, and I honestly love it. It's cheap, economical, and it's great dun to drive! In my review, I explain whether you really need a 'new' car, or if an 18-year-old car is just as good.
In the review, I mentioned the most common engines that were fitted into the Fiesta. Although I didn't talk about all of them, as there was also a 1.4-litre petrol and a 1.8-litre turbo-diesel engine, too.
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i had a 5 door freestyle in green as my first car. 7 years later i still miss it. loved being able to rev it out without hardly breaking the speed limit
I've had a couple of them, great to drive, keep on top of the rust and it will last for years
I am still driving my facelift-version year-2000 Zetec that I've had since 2006. Heckuva reliable car. Yessir.
I've had 1 mk 3 1 mk 4 and 2 mk 5s and at present drive a mk 4 everywhere, absolutely love them , getting less on the road these days but much better than a lot of up to date cars of which I detest
Great humor, and fantastic review. I will be purchasing a used Fiesta for my first car efter watching this video
Great review! Looks like you are having fun with your car and channel, keep up the great work!
This was my first car. Silver 2002 freestyle 1.25 5 dr. Same alloys too. I miss it so much. My car even had the same seats. Great video
Drove a 2001 Black edition from 2003 to 2006. It was rusty after a few years old. Loads of fun to drive and looked great. The best Fiesta they made, the lack of rust proofing let it down
this car is so much fun to hammer around the UK
I had a W reg diamond white mk5 1.25 LX 5 door when I passed my test as it was cheap on insurance etc. I loved it very nippy, handled like a go kart, extremely reliable and great on fuel. Mine rotted like the rest of them rear arches went and it had to have a new sill and a repair to the other one as they were that rotten, you could literally put your hand inside the one sill. I had a 2001 panther black zetec S mk5 after it, that was so much fun to drive, the mk5 fiestas are the best handling out of all of them as they share the same chassis as the puma. The zetec se engines fitted to these are brilliant and were designed by Yamaha. I drive a 2008 mk6 fiesta zetec S celebration edition as my daily now, no more rot issues, more space inside and lovely black leather sports seats but not as fun to drive as a mk5.
I love The Fiesta’s, I have a 1998, 1.25 Zetec 75 HP, great First car
I had 1990 and interior was bigger than mk4/mk4 FL. Different cockpit. I cannot find a good one and bought Leon
Stop Teoriom Spiskowym they’re great cars, they just rot like Alfa’s
I loved my Mk4 Fiesta (My first car bought for me) The 1.25 Zetec is such a fantastic unit and sounds great. Driver involvement second to none and endlessly reliable. I have a Fabia now which is a nice car but ultimately forgettable and always going wrong. Your Fiesta is in amazing condition. Still looks great and hope it stays that way for many years to come! Had a Mk6 but it was a poor effort in my personal opinion
I believe the mark VI was poorly regarded generally which is why they moved into the VII comparatively quickly.
Brilliant Vidio this very entertaining and funny well put together and so true as I just got this car at 20 year old but at 50+
years I love it.
I had a MK4 as a first car until shortly. Dirt cheap repairs that you can all do by yourself. A lot broke, as is normal with a 25 year old car. Payed 400€ for the car, another 600€ to get in running and then about 200€ for annual repairs and maintenance. Great deal and very enjoyable to drive.
Very slight rust on my lovely Silver Fiesta Flite but literally "peppered" along the driver side sill I only bought it yesterday and can't wait to get back out in it it's so much fun to drive and looks smart. Well equipped too. Mine is the 1.3 and zips along very well thank you very much
these fiestas were really very good cars and very reliable. its very rare to see them in London. the 1996 to 2002 fiesta had a very common problem which was rust near wheel arches apart from that its amazing car.
Fantastic little cars , I had a mk4 1.3 finesse and I regret getting rid of it 11 cars later lol. Nothing has the feel of a mk4/5 fiesta, I drove a customers one a few years back and the grin was ear to ear. The new fiesta couldn’t hold a candle to way an old mk4/5 drives.
Thanks for the review! My MK 1 focus just failed it's MOT drastically and I'm having to scrap it. Going to view a fiesta on Saturday and I'm now a little more comfortable with the possible switch.
Daniel Stirton that’s a shame the Mk1 Focus is nice but they’re getting old now.
Did you buy it? Great cars, I have had two, auto (Mk4) and manual (Mk5)Both 1.25 Zetecs.
I had a mk4 for my second car absolutely loved it.
I had a x reg 3 door 1.3 finesse. Nothing finesse about he engine. No frills but had a sunroof. I would love to have it again
I have one 2001, 3 doors, in black panther colour, 1.3 endura engine without opening rear glasses and other original accesories. I love my ford fiesta jeje. Regards from México ;)
My first car was an mk4. With some mods that car was amazing.
Now I have an mk5 1.8 tddi, that I am restoring just for the fun of it. Comparing the zetec wit the 1.8 endura di, I would say in top speed the zetec nails, it was one of the best 1.25 cars back in the day.
Thing is the 1.8 as alot more power even though it's also 75 hp its alot more fun drive and its way more economical.
The fiesta zetec was actually one of the least economical 1.2 of the day, but it the engine was way more capable than other 1.2.
I am slowly restoring my MK5, replaced the front after the missus had an accident with it more than a year ago. Now it's been custom painted with black matte paint.
Soon I will put new alloy wheels and lower the car.
After I will redo the interiors.
The reason for this is that I moved abroad to the UK in 2009 and the car was left stopped at my dad's for 12 years. So it needs a restoration but I love the little Fiestas.
I had 2 and my dad also had a zetec.
Will take my 1.8 any day over my dads mk7 1.4 tdci.
Had one as my first car, great little fun car to drive... I still miss it
My first car only 20 yo it's a dark green... just bought yesterday.. he go so ⚡fast!!!
my dads just surprised me with a 2001 ford fiesta in blue and after cleaning up the interior, i'm ecstatic. he got it for £300 with literally 3 minor issues that would take him a matter of hours to get fixed (he's an MOT instructor and a Mechanic). I can't wait to get out on the road in my trusty ford fiesta.
Hi! I still have a MK6 facelift of 2007 1.4.Tdci ..the engine is so quiet but slow.. it produce 68bhp for 165km/h .. greetings from Italy
I think you'll find the early cars were built in 1998. I know this because I worked for Ford at the Dagenham plant and they were stocked up for ages.
It really should have a passenger airbag! Even my mk4 has one, it hasn't been written there but the device is in there. All models after 1996 had one.
I saved a white 2001 1.2 one from the Scrapyard, needs welding but it’s well worth it and I love the car dearly.
I love this car!
Love these little things. Have a freestyle 1.25 on an o2 plate. And is alot nippier than alot of these newer cars. Just put a new clutch in her but I doubt will pass next mot because the arches are near toast 😢. Best little car I've had tho . Any one suggest any other reliable rust free cars ? Was thinking Volvo S60 next ?
Update did not pass mot gonna have to scrap it heart broken 🖤
I had one of these,it was a 1999 1.2 zetec.lovely to drive and very economical but the rust was too bad to try and repair
New cars are great packed full of technology. but they are just disposable cars when all that gear gose wrong. many things can't be fixed without spending £1000s without warranty. It's sad to say they just not built to last aslong. I drive a 20 year old Volvo daily not great on fuel being a 2.5 petrol but it's such a great car no rust aswell.
I have a Mk1 Yaris bought brand new 20 years ago, & I'll never get rid of it!😎
Brilliant mate it’s my first car exactly the same as yours, so glad I made the decision to get one, may I ask you where you got your induction kit from?
I'm glad you're pleased with your Fiesta as well! Of course, I brought a universal 3" cold air induction pipe kit and a Ramair filter with a 75mm neck separately. Both from eBay 😊
WorthReviewing cheers mate
He didn't mention a diesel engine
I liked your humor,! inflatable girls were funny, I have a 1992 Mk.3. Fiesta, bought in 2007 for £400, with rust issues on rear wings, arches, front wing and lower valances, after fitting "New" panels costing £222 in 2008, and a cheap £500 respray I had a very smart looking car for total spend of £1,122, (video slide show of the car on my channel if interested to look?) 12 years on, and she is still rust free on the panels I replaced, as I did the panel anti rust prep work myself, and she has been super reliable, Ford Fiestas are great little cars, liked this review on the Mk.4. informative and funny well done!
What anti rust prep did you use? Any time I try and sort out rust or get panels welded in they always rust.
@@unregistredhypercam I remember those days to, then after years of trying different products, multi layers and my winter tests, I found what works long term, most people will not do it as it takes to much time, and costs to much,on product, but for a car your passionate about it is worth it, Cost to prep my lower rear valance in products £108 and I took about 10 days on that one panel , fitted it on car, exposed to sea air, and everything from the wheels, and over 12 years no rust! I use multi coats of different products with 24 hour drying times between, on super clean rust free steel to start with, U-POL Weld through Zinc is VERY GOOD, but the key to preventing rust is all about preparation work, if you cover rust, it WILL come Back, start with a clean steel and prep it right and rust will not form, I will be doing a video on my channel showing my anti rust rep work in more detail, (I have been told epoxy primers are just as good these days, and cost less than my way) but they are new compared to my way, and I know my way works, as it has had 30 + years under test.on real car panels in worst conditions.
Was this car also offered in the USA?
A week ago I was paid 50€ to pick one up that was running on three cylinders. On the spot I could tell it's the ignition coil. 30€ for a NGK and it's running again. 5 door with AC(working)and 1.25 Ghia. Heated windscreen and fog lights. Unluckily very rust but good for one last TÜV(MOT) and will be rusted to bits in two years. I will give it away to a friend who went through private bankruptcy. The 5 door is just also better when having kids and who'll be picky when you get money to pick it up.
Yep I had the 1.25 zetec S-reg it was my best car I've owned they don't make engines like them now
Good review. Hope you told your insurance about the induction kit upgrade... Any excuse not to pay up on a claim and they'll screw you.
The car is nice on the outside, but the bonnet shades over the headlights and is not fitting with the front. Have you noticed?
I currently drive my mum's MK5 and I just have to admit, it's horrible for tall drivers. I'm 1.92m and have to sort of split my legs to make space for the steering wheel. And yes, that's with the seat being all the way back and all the way down. And there's no way to change the steering wheel position at all. It's really uncomfortable when you're driving the car to work every day for one hour each direction.
What code reader for the 1.3
Es mi primer auto y me gustaria saber todo acerca de este, pero en español, gracias.
Great looking motah
37mpg is that for short journeys? As I have same model and get near around 60mpg on motorway... Mine is fitted with 15inch wheels and has cold air intake.. with cherry bomb exhaust sounds very sweet 😁
Yeah 37mpg is for shorter journeys and I get around 50mpg on the motorway. Sounds good mate, thanks for watching! 🙂
@@SamWorthReviewing
Your welcome, I love mine brought it cheap £450 of eBay with 18 years of service history and only 52k on the clock...
@@JustCallMeHorse Keep it serviced regularly and it will last you many more years, they're great cars! Enjoy!
I’d like an older car but I don’t know if by the time I’ve spent all the money repairing any faults with it wether it is worth just buying a newer model
It really depends what condition you buy a used one in. If you can find a clean one and keep in maintained, it won't cost much in the long run.
is a great car ive the fiesta 2000 is silver color, and the paint is mistreated :( i hope to repaint it
Good review. But I've got a Fiesta Mk4 1999 Facelift (WReg) sitting on my parents drive with sadly broken front suspension coils. It stil works and has passed its MOT but driving a car off road-how it was designed after being on a drive for 15 years doesn't do it much good. Other people don't believe it hasn't passed 28000 miles yet. Still practically new in modern standards....
The facelift 1999 comes with the old style face without the bottom fog lights. BUT even though both your car and the 1999 facelift have 1.25 L petrol engines, the older version will do 0-60 in 9.3seconds (Checked November 2019 in Liverpool) and a top speed of about 106mph. I.e. The older version will beat the newer facelift in a drag-race when unmodified.
For some reason fords of that era are very prone to snapped suspension coils. Thankfully it's an easy job and the parts are very cheap still.
unregistredhypercam thankfully yes. It’s unlucky I broke it on my way back from uni. Delayed shipping from Japan though.... 2 weeks eta
Jestem posiadaczem Forda Fiesty MK 5. Fajne autko. Serio.🚙
I love the 2000s
I seen a lot of them.In Mexico but the USA
Production of the Ford Fiesta is coming to an end in June 2023
The last fiestas were made on the 7th of July 2023
Anyone know the induction kit hes got on it?
It's a universal 3" induction pipe kit along with a Ramair filter with a 75mm neck, both bought separately from eBay.
I have a 1.6 ghia 2001 fiesta mk 5 face lift gt car
The zetec se is the 1.6
Where can I buy one? I have looked everywhere :( if anyone knows???
I just had a look on Auto Trader and there seems to be a few on there, although not many. Try eBay or Facebook marketplace maybe?
@@SamWorthReviewing Thank you.,
I have that exact car 😂
Same colour same engine same door layout same year
Haha wicked! 🤣😎
Loves from Turkey. I also have a😃.
Hiya nice vid but I’m sure this is a Mk4 facelift 🤔
It's known for being the MK4 facelift too, as they do look similar. But most people call it the MK5. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Cult car if you will, the sporty 1.6 Zetec S Mk5 is a joy to drive
It’s mad a 2002 car hasn’t twin airbags?
Mum my mum did her lessons in
why you people refer to this as the Mk5 when it's a MK4 facelift?
Because it was so different to the mk4
I got a 1.6 Ghia for £500
Mk4 pour info
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nice car, still own it?
Of course :)
@@SamWorthReviewing Great to know, mine is also 2002, 1.25, running strong
@@Stickleback good to hear. Keep maintaining it and it’ll keep running strong!
This isn't the mk5 that's the mk4 facelift
There are mixed opinions whether this is the MK4 facelift or MK5, and here in the UK where I live, it is generally referred to as the MK5. Either way, I hope you enjoyed the review! :)
That is mk4 not 5
When your young
Pomyliłem.sory.
Yikes. Maybe the best first car in which to need your legs amputated in 30mph prang. I love retro stuff I really do, but cars as dated as this are just plain dangerous unfortunately😢
Good until its turn to rust... thats why golf mk4 is so much better
A Golf mk4 isn't even in the same era or class as this car so why compare them
Mk4 golf was on mk3 golf its 80's fiesta mk4 is mk3 80's. Wheelbase its only 66mm diffrent to golf mk4. If you Compared interior only a little different size golf is uncomfortable at the back seat. I have both. Fiesta end with rust
Stop Teoriom Spiskowym a VW Polo is more compared to a Fiesta, if you’re comparing a Golf you should compare it to a Focus, also this Fiesta design came out in 1996, a Golf mk4 came out in 2004 so it’s a much newer design. Incomparable
Polo corroded well and handling is horrible
Stop Teoriom Spiskowym I know, a Fiesta is better than a Polo