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SO02 DHX

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 71,201 miles on the clock, averaging 4,341 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 SO02 DHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
4,341

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,201 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,471
Average per year4,341
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO02 DHX 28k39k50k60k71k '06'16'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage69,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,730 miles
Since last MOT+30,455 miles
PASS
Mileage39,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage33,046 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage28,384 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

RegistrationSO02 DHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SO02 DHX

What car is SO02 DHX?

SO02 DHX is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO02 DHX?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 DHX was 71,201 miles, recorded on 14 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 DHX passed its MOT?

SO02 DHX has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2016.

Is SO02 DHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 DHX 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 DHX?

SO02 DHX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.