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RL51 HZT

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 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 28,095 miles on the clock, averaging 768 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 HZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
28,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2005
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
768

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

Low mileage
Latest reading28,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year681
Average per year768
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 HZT 25k26k27k27k28k '05'09'06

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage28,095 miles
Since last MOT+681 miles
PASS
Mileage27,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage25,499 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 HZT
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 HZT

What car is RL51 HZT?

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

What is the mileage of RL51 HZT?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 HZT was 28,095 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 HZT passed its MOT?

RL51 HZT has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2009.

Is RL51 HZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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