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ET51 LXM

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 47,975 miles on the clock, averaging 5,400 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 ET51 LXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,400

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 reading47,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,002
Average per year5,400
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET51 LXM 27k32k37k43k48k '05'09'07

Check ET51 LXM

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage44,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage33,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage26,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,713 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 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 LXM

What car is ET51 LXM?

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

What is the mileage of ET51 LXM?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 LXM was 47,975 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 LXM passed its MOT?

ET51 LXM has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2009.

Is ET51 LXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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