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ET51 XUL

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 105,754 miles on the clock, averaging 9,861 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 XUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,861

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 reading105,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year237
Average per year9,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 XUL 21k42k63k85k106k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,754 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage97,701 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,232 miles
PASS
Mileage87,444 miles
Since last MOT+12,622 miles
PASS
Mileage74,822 miles
Since last MOT+9,970 miles
PASS
Mileage64,852 miles
Since last MOT+12,822 miles
PASS
Mileage52,030 miles
Since last MOT+11,615 miles
PASS
Mileage40,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage32,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage29,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage21,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,030 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 XUL
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 XUL

What car is ET51 XUL?

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

What is the mileage of ET51 XUL?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 XUL was 105,754 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 XUL passed its MOT?

ET51 XUL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2014.

Is ET51 XUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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