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FM51 YHS

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 96,838 miles on the clock, averaging 5,349 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 YHS

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,349

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,838 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,349
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 YHS 68k75k82k90k97k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,838 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage90,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage82,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage77,380 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage71,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage68,135 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 YHS
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 YHS

What car is FM51 YHS?

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

What is the mileage of FM51 YHS?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 YHS was 96,838 miles, recorded on 2 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 YHS passed its MOT?

FM51 YHS has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2012.

Is FM51 YHS ULEZ compliant?

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

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