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SM02 XMU

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 73,542 miles on the clock, averaging 6,462 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 XMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,462

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,928
Average per year6,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM02 XMU 13k28k43k58k74k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage67,614 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,604 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage60,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage53,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,507 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
PASS
Mileage44,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage38,480 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage31,493 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,853 miles
PASS
Mileage25,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage19,876 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,310 miles
PASS
Mileage13,529 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage12,700 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

RegistrationSM02 XMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SM02 XMU

What car is SM02 XMU?

SM02 XMU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM02 XMU?

The last recorded mileage for SM02 XMU was 73,542 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM02 XMU passed its MOT?

SM02 XMU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2014.

Is SM02 XMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 XMU 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 XMU?

SM02 XMU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.