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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 65,012 miles on the clock, averaging 5,247 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 SM02 XML
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 65,012 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,247 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SM02 XML |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SM02 XML
What car is SM02 XML?
SM02 XML is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 XML?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 XML was 65,012 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 XML passed its MOT?
SM02 XML has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2015.
Is SM02 XML ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 XML 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 SM02 XML?
SM02 XML is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.