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At a glance
This 2002 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 131,471 miles on the clock, averaging 8,916 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.
MOT & Mileage History for SO51 HDF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,471 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,946 |
| Average per year | 8,916 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SO51 HDF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SO51 HDF
What car is SO51 HDF?
SO51 HDF is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 HDF?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 HDF was 131,471 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 HDF passed its MOT?
SO51 HDF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jun 2017.
Is SO51 HDF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 HDF 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 SO51 HDF?
SO51 HDF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.