Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 118,172 miles on the clock, averaging 5,557 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 UBS
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,172 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,557 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FM51 UBS |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FM51 UBS
What car is FM51 UBS?
FM51 UBS is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FM51 UBS?
The last recorded mileage for FM51 UBS was 118,172 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM51 UBS passed its MOT?
FM51 UBS has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2016.
Is FM51 UBS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 UBS 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 UBS?
FM51 UBS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.