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ET51 SZP

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 96,180 miles on the clock, averaging 9,287 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 SZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,287

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading96,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,163
Average per year9,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 SZP 14k34k55k76k96k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage93,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage86,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage82,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,745 miles
Since last MOT+12,152 miles
PASS
Mileage70,593 miles
Since last MOT+13,512 miles
PASS
Mileage57,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,081 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,029 miles
Since last MOT+11,891 miles
PASS
Mileage45,138 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,547 miles
Since last MOT+14,168 miles
PASS
Mileage25,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,379 miles
Since last MOT+11,605 miles
PASS
Mileage13,774 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 SZP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 SZP

What car is ET51 SZP?

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

What is the mileage of ET51 SZP?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 SZP was 96,180 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 SZP passed its MOT?

ET51 SZP has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2014.

Is ET51 SZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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