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RN51 XLV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 67,732 miles on the clock, averaging 2,956 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 RN51 XLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,732
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,956

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 reading67,732 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 XLV 21k33k45k56k68k '07'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,732 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,729 miles
Since last MOT+24,868 miles
PASS
Mileage42,861 miles
Since last MOT+992 miles
PASS
Mileage41,869 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
PASS
Mileage41,535 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
PASS
Mileage40,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,036 miles
PASS
Mileage39,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage38,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
PASS
Mileage36,838 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage35,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage33,579 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage31,782 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,777 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage29,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage28,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
PASS
Mileage26,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage23,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage21,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,373 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 XLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 XLV

What car is RN51 XLV?

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

What is the mileage of RN51 XLV?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 XLV was 67,732 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 XLV passed its MOT?

RN51 XLV has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2022.

Is RN51 XLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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