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YB51 RDU

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 88,785 miles on the clock, averaging 5,322 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 YB51 RDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,322

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,785 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,322
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB51 RDU 19k37k54k71k89k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,785 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage87,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,169 miles
PASS
Mileage86,755 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage84,866 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,839 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage84,300 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,152 miles
Since last MOT+11,213 miles
PASS
Mileage72,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage67,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage60,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage54,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage40,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage34,417 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage27,590 miles
Since last MOT+8,215 miles
PASS
Mileage19,375 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

RegistrationYB51 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YB51 RDU

What car is YB51 RDU?

YB51 RDU is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YB51 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for YB51 RDU was 88,785 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB51 RDU passed its MOT?

YB51 RDU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2019.

Is YB51 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB51 RDU 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 YB51 RDU?

YB51 RDU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.