Vehicle summary
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 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 61,223 miles on the clock, averaging 8,194 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 LZX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 61,223 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 84 |
| Average per year | 8,194 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 LZX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 LZX
What car is SO51 LZX?
SO51 LZX is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 LZX?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 LZX was 61,223 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 LZX passed its MOT?
SO51 LZX has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2009.
Is SO51 LZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 LZX 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 LZX?
SO51 LZX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.