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FM51 ELX

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
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 1299cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 73,154 miles on the clock, averaging 2,351 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 ELX

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
2,351

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,205
Average per year2,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 ELX 28k40k51k62k73k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage68,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,949 miles
Since last MOT+12,141 miles
PASS
Mileage56,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,808 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
PASS
Mileage56,426 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,425 miles
Since last MOT+472 miles
PASS
Mileage55,953 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,952 miles
Since last MOT+480 miles
PASS
Mileage55,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage54,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,689 miles
PASS
Mileage52,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage50,933 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,932 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage49,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,146 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage47,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,556 miles
PASS
Mileage45,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage42,228 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage41,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,355 miles
PASS
Mileage39,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,607 miles
PASS
Mileage38,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage35,825 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage33,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage28,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 ELX

What car is FM51 ELX?

FM51 ELX is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 ELX?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 ELX was 73,154 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 ELX passed its MOT?

FM51 ELX has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2025.

Is FM51 ELX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 ELX 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 FM51 ELX?

FM51 ELX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.