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BT51 SFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 102,794 miles on the clock, averaging 5,633 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 SFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,633

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,543
Average per year5,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 SFJ 42k57k72k87k103k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage100,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage96,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage90,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage84,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage78,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage72,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage67,289 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage63,115 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,935 miles
Since last MOT+8,174 miles
PASS
Mileage54,761 miles
Since last MOT+13,185 miles
PASS
Mileage41,576 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 SFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 SFJ

What car is BT51 SFJ?

BT51 SFJ is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 SFJ?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 SFJ was 102,794 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 SFJ passed its MOT?

BT51 SFJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2016.

Is BT51 SFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 SFJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BT51 SFJ?

BT51 SFJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.