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SO51 LZJ

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 81,459 miles on the clock, averaging 5,367 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO51 LZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,367

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,459 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,367
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 LZJ 42k52k62k72k81k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,459 miles
PASS
Mileage147,837 miles
Since last MOT+17,174 miles
PASS
Mileage130,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,663 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,458 miles
Since last MOT+33,225 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,233 miles
Since last MOT+13,861 miles
PASS
Mileage83,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,372 miles
Since last MOT+13,334 miles
PASS
Mileage70,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,038 miles
Since last MOT+16,173 miles
PASS
Mileage53,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,865 miles
Since last MOT+11,501 miles
PASS
Mileage42,364 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,031 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 LZJ

What car is SO51 LZJ?

SO51 LZJ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO51 LZJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 LZJ was 81,459 miles, recorded on 20 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 LZJ passed its MOT?

SO51 LZJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2013.

Is SO51 LZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 LZJ 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 LZJ?

SO51 LZJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.