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VE51 MHL

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 140,175 miles on the clock, averaging 9,044 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for VE51 MHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,044

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,216
Average per year9,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 MHL 50k73k95k118k140k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,175 miles
Since last MOT+13,216 miles
PASS
Mileage126,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,959 miles
Since last MOT+15,628 miles
PASS
Mileage111,331 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
PASS
Mileage104,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,120 miles
PASS
Mileage99,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage95,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage92,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage86,002 miles
Since last MOT+11,997 miles
PASS
Mileage74,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage61,963 miles
Since last MOT+11,866 miles
PASS
Mileage50,097 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

RegistrationVE51 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 MHL

What car is VE51 MHL?

VE51 MHL is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VE51 MHL?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 MHL was 140,175 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 MHL passed its MOT?

VE51 MHL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jan 2016.

Is VE51 MHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE51 MHL 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 VE51 MHL?

VE51 MHL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.