Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 66,842 miles on the clock, averaging 5,146 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 SO02 ARU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 66,842 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,146 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | SO02 ARU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 ARU
What car is SO02 ARU?
SO02 ARU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 ARU?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 ARU was 66,842 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 ARU passed its MOT?
SO02 ARU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2015.
Is SO02 ARU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 ARU 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 SO02 ARU?
SO02 ARU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.