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RN51 XJK

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 89,329 miles on the clock, averaging 5,321 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 RN51 XJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,321

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 reading89,329 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,321
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN51 XJK 43k55k66k78k89k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage85,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage81,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage68,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage62,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage57,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage52,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage48,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage43,319 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

RegistrationRN51 XJK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 XJK

What car is RN51 XJK?

RN51 XJK is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN51 XJK?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 XJK was 89,329 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 XJK passed its MOT?

RN51 XJK has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2014.

Is RN51 XJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 XJK 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 RN51 XJK?

RN51 XJK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.