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RL51 HZP

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 85,002 miles on the clock, averaging 4,154 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 HZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,154

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,110
Average per year4,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 HZP 22k38k54k69k85k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage82,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage80,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
Mileage77,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage75,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage72,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage67,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,418 miles
PASS
Mileage64,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage59,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage55,229 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage51,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage44,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage39,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage34,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage27,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage22,424 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

RegistrationRL51 HZP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 HZP

What car is RL51 HZP?

RL51 HZP is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 HZP?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 HZP was 85,002 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 HZP passed its MOT?

RL51 HZP has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2022.

Is RL51 HZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 HZP 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 RL51 HZP?

RL51 HZP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.