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ET51 XCX

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 129,182 miles on the clock, averaging 6,169 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 XCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,169

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 reading129,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 XCX 54k73k92k110k129k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,182 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage124,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage120,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,239 miles
PASS
Mileage117,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage112,599 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage107,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage102,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage98,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,038 miles
Since last MOT+14,893 miles
PASS
Mileage79,145 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage70,342 miles
Since last MOT+8,862 miles
PASS
Mileage61,480 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
PASS
Mileage54,345 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 XCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 XCX

What car is ET51 XCX?

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

What is the mileage of ET51 XCX?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 XCX was 129,182 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 XCX passed its MOT?

ET51 XCX has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2018.

Is ET51 XCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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