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BL05 DBX

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 89,644 miles on the clock, averaging 5,072 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 BL05 DBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,644
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
5,072

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 reading89,644 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL05 DBX 19k37k55k72k90k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,644 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,643 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
PASS
Mileage89,528 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
PASS
Mileage89,317 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage88,727 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage87,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage79,514 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage70,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage63,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage54,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,348 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage45,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage37,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage31,626 miles
Since last MOT+12,156 miles
PASS
Mileage19,470 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

RegistrationBL05 DBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BL05 DBX

What car is BL05 DBX?

BL05 DBX is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL05 DBX?

The last recorded mileage for BL05 DBX was 89,644 miles, recorded on 17 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL05 DBX passed its MOT?

BL05 DBX has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2022.

Is BL05 DBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 DBX 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 BL05 DBX?

BL05 DBX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.