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EA02 VLS

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 77,677 miles on the clock, averaging 6,390 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 EA02 VLS

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,390

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,677 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 VLS 26k39k52k65k78k '07'15'12

Check EA02 VLS

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,677 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage75,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage72,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage68,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage63,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage57,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,349 miles
PASS
Mileage45,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage26,356 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

RegistrationEA02 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EA02 VLS

What car is EA02 VLS?

EA02 VLS is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA02 VLS?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 VLS was 77,677 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 VLS passed its MOT?

EA02 VLS has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2015.

Is EA02 VLS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 VLS 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 EA02 VLS?

EA02 VLS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.