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YL51 GXY

2002 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 96,918 miles on the clock, averaging 5,660 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 YL51 GXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,660

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

Below average
Latest reading96,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year147
Average per year5,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL51 GXY 60k70k79k88k97k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,918 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage92,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage82,933 miles
Since last MOT+11,223 miles
PASS
Mileage71,710 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage63,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage57,708 miles
Since last MOT+56,564 miles
PASS
Mileage1,144 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage60,388 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

RegistrationYL51 GXY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YL51 GXY

What car is YL51 GXY?

YL51 GXY is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YL51 GXY?

The last recorded mileage for YL51 GXY was 96,918 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL51 GXY passed its MOT?

YL51 GXY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2013.

Is YL51 GXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 GXY 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 YL51 GXY?

YL51 GXY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.