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GV51 TYF

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 85,925 miles on the clock, averaging 5,314 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 GV51 TYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,314

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 reading85,925 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,314
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV51 TYF 31k45k59k72k86k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage80,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage75,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage70,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage64,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage60,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage55,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage50,069 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage44,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage39,102 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,600 miles
PASS
Mileage31,486 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

RegistrationGV51 TYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 TYF

What car is GV51 TYF?

GV51 TYF is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV51 TYF?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 TYF was 85,925 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 TYF passed its MOT?

GV51 TYF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2017.

Is GV51 TYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 TYF 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 GV51 TYF?

GV51 TYF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.