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ET51 KME

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 74,483 miles on the clock, averaging 9,562 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ET51 KME

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,562

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading74,483 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,457
Average per year9,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 KME 25k37k50k62k74k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,457 miles
PASS
Mileage65,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,026 miles
Since last MOT+14,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage46,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,532 miles
PASS
Mileage36,667 miles
Since last MOT+11,716 miles
PASS
Mileage24,951 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

RegistrationET51 KME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 KME

What car is ET51 KME?

ET51 KME is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 KME?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 KME was 74,483 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 KME passed its MOT?

ET51 KME has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2011.

Is ET51 KME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 KME 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 ET51 KME?

ET51 KME is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.