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VE51 MTY

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 89,612 miles on the clock, averaging 4,682 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 VE51 MTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,682

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,396
Average per year4,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 MTY 21k38k55k72k90k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,612 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage77,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage68,883 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage60,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage56,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage54,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,995 miles
Since last MOT+2,179 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,816 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage50,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage48,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage43,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage37,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage33,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage28,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage24,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,245 miles
PASS
Mileage21,017 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 MTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 MTY

What car is VE51 MTY?

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

What is the mileage of VE51 MTY?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 MTY was 89,612 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 MTY passed its MOT?

VE51 MTY has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2020.

Is VE51 MTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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