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SX51 DWA

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Inverness, 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 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 47,622 miles on the clock, averaging 1,863 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 SX51 DWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
1,863

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,788
Average per year1,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX51 DWA 36k39k42k45k48k '06'12'09

Check SX51 DWA

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage45,834 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage44,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage42,943 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
PASS
Mileage42,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,747 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage35,538 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

RegistrationSX51 DWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SX51 DWA

What car is SX51 DWA?

SX51 DWA is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SX51 DWA?

The last recorded mileage for SX51 DWA was 47,622 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX51 DWA passed its MOT?

SX51 DWA has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Jul 2012.

Is SX51 DWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX51 DWA 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 SX51 DWA?

SX51 DWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.