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FM51 RUY

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 81,261 miles on the clock, averaging 5,008 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 FM51 RUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,261
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
5,008

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 reading81,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,238
Average per year5,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 RUY 26k40k54k68k81k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage74,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage68,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage64,309 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage59,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage54,898 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,208 miles
PASS
Mileage51,685 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage43,262 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage34,580 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage33,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage30,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage26,281 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 RUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 RUY

What car is FM51 RUY?

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

What is the mileage of FM51 RUY?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 RUY was 81,261 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 RUY passed its MOT?

FM51 RUY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2017.

Is FM51 RUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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