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BJ55 MKV

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
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 2005 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 82,936 miles on the clock, averaging 5,105 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 BJ55 MKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,105

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 reading82,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,105
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ55 MKV 18k35k51k67k83k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,936 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage78,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage71,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage64,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage58,199 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage54,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage49,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage43,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,367 miles
PASS
Mileage38,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage32,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,993 miles
PASS
Mileage24,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage18,995 miles
Since last MOT+622 miles
PASS
Mileage18,373 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

RegistrationBJ55 MKV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BJ55 MKV

What car is BJ55 MKV?

BJ55 MKV is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BJ55 MKV?

The last recorded mileage for BJ55 MKV was 82,936 miles, recorded on 14 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ55 MKV passed its MOT?

BJ55 MKV has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2021.

Is BJ55 MKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ55 MKV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BJ55 MKV?

BJ55 MKV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.