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FM51 OUP

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 72,872 miles on the clock, averaging 2,087 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 OUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,087

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 OUP 39k47k56k64k73k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage67,366 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,290 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage60,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage56,752 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,686 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage56,650 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
PASS
Mileage56,497 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,496 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
PASS
Mileage56,071 miles
Since last MOT+520 miles
PASS
Mileage55,551 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage54,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,032 miles
PASS
Mileage53,656 miles
Since last MOT+1,231 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage50,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage48,703 miles
Since last MOT+868 miles
PASS
Mileage47,835 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage46,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage42,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage38,860 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

RegistrationFM51 OUP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 OUP

What car is FM51 OUP?

FM51 OUP is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 OUP?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 OUP was 72,872 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 OUP passed its MOT?

FM51 OUP has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2022.

Is FM51 OUP ULEZ compliant?

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

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