Vehicle summary
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 2022 Ford Fiesta Petrol 998cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 16,639 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.0 EcoBoost engine is known for m1da. Common Ford Fiesta issues include front wheel bearings and steering column.
MOT & Mileage History for CS51 SMS
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2017–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front wheel bearings
Insufficient sealant on driveshaft splines allows water ingress, causing bearings to crack and fail prematurely.[1] · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (bearing + labour at indie garage, estimated).
Steering column (universal intermediate shaft bushings)
Poor-quality bushings in the sealed steering column wear out, causing play and noise.[4] · Typical repair: £400-£700 (full column replacement at indie).
Horn wiring in steering wheel
Faulty wiring chafes, shorting intermittently.[1] · Typical repair: £80-£150 (rewire/insulate at indie, estimated).
Gear selection (5MX65 5-speed manual gearbox linkage)
Worn selector mechanism or cable adjustment fails, preventing 1st/reverse engagement.[1] · Typical repair: £200-£400 (linkage adjust/replace at indie).
M1DA
Faulty sensor signal with voltage drops/spikes, misinterpreted by ECU as extra crank counts, causing misfires or injector cut-out. Likely poor contact at sensor socket or 5V reference supply vibration.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CS51 SMS |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2022 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CS — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About CS51 SMS
What car is CS51 SMS?
CS51 SMS is a white Ford Fiesta, petrol (998cc). First registered in Swansea in 2022.
What is the mileage of CS51 SMS?
The last recorded mileage for CS51 SMS was 16,639 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CS51 SMS passed its MOT?
CS51 SMS has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.
Is CS51 SMS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CS51 SMS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is CS51 SMS?
CS51 SMS is approximately 4 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.