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VE51 TXL

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 88,535 miles on the clock, averaging 6,128 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for VE51 TXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,128

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

Below average
Latest reading88,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year413
Average per year6,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 TXL 14k32k51k70k89k '06'18'11

Check VE51 TXL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,535 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage88,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage85,888 miles
Since last MOT+12,307 miles
PASS
Mileage73,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,581 miles
Since last MOT+12,024 miles
PASS
Mileage61,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage52,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage47,346 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage40,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage32,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage25,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage17,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage13,740 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 TXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 TXL

What car is VE51 TXL?

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

What is the mileage of VE51 TXL?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 TXL was 88,535 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 TXL passed its MOT?

VE51 TXL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2018.

Is VE51 TXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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