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RL51 HZR

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 54,568 miles on the clock, averaging 2,121 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 HZR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,121

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,568 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,170
Average per year2,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 HZR 12k23k33k44k55k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage49,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage43,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage39,047 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
PASS
Mileage38,738 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
PASS
Mileage38,555 miles
Since last MOT+662 miles
PASS
Mileage37,893 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,886 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage37,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,104 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage36,350 miles
Since last MOT+776 miles
PASS
Mileage35,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,265 miles
PASS
Mileage34,309 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,374 miles
PASS
Mileage32,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage30,846 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage28,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage25,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage22,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage19,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage17,079 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage15,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage12,383 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 HZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 HZR

What car is RL51 HZR?

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

What is the mileage of RL51 HZR?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 HZR was 54,568 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 HZR passed its MOT?

RL51 HZR has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is RL51 HZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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