Vehicle summary
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 67,615 miles on the clock, averaging 6,288 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 SL02 VBZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 67,615 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,703 |
| Average per year | 6,288 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL02 VBZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SL02 VBZ
What car is SL02 VBZ?
SL02 VBZ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL02 VBZ?
The last recorded mileage for SL02 VBZ was 67,615 miles, recorded on 20 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL02 VBZ passed its MOT?
SL02 VBZ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2011.
Is SL02 VBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 VBZ 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 SL02 VBZ?
SL02 VBZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.