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EF51 UHJ

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 91,848 miles on the clock, averaging 5,386 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 EF51 UHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,848
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,386

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 reading91,848 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,374
Average per year5,386
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 UHJ 49k60k70k81k92k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage83,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,059 miles
PASS
Mileage81,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage70,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage65,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage62,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage54,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage48,832 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

RegistrationEF51 UHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 UHJ

What car is EF51 UHJ?

EF51 UHJ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF51 UHJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 UHJ was 91,848 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 UHJ passed its MOT?

EF51 UHJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2014.

Is EF51 UHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 UHJ 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 EF51 UHJ?

EF51 UHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.