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MT51 BRX

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 7 (36% pass rate). It has 122,001 miles on the clock, averaging 6,457 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 MT51 BRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
36%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,457

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 reading122,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year6,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT51 BRX 71k83k96k109k122k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,001 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage115,902 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage108,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,024 miles
Since last MOT+7,515 miles
PASS
Mileage99,509 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,522 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

RegistrationMT51 BRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MT51 BRX

What car is MT51 BRX?

MT51 BRX is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT51 BRX?

The last recorded mileage for MT51 BRX was 122,001 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT51 BRX passed its MOT?

MT51 BRX has had 11 MOT tests with a 36% pass rate (4 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2014.

Is MT51 BRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 BRX 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 MT51 BRX?

MT51 BRX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.