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FM51 RVT

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 125,053 miles on the clock, averaging 9,707 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 FM51 RVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,707

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 reading125,053 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 RVT 38k59k81k103k125k '06'15'12

Check FM51 RVT

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage118,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage114,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage107,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,584 miles
PASS
Mileage99,499 miles
Since last MOT+21,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage69,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage60,994 miles
Since last MOT+14,219 miles
PASS
Mileage46,775 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage37,530 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 RVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 RVT

What car is FM51 RVT?

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

What is the mileage of FM51 RVT?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 RVT was 125,053 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 RVT passed its MOT?

FM51 RVT has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2015.

Is FM51 RVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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