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BL55 FDA

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 122,338 miles on the clock, averaging 7,459 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 FDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,338
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,459

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,338 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,429
Average per year7,459
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 FDA 20k45k71k97k122k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,338 miles
Since last MOT+12,429 miles
PASS
Mileage109,909 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage101,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage98,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage96,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage93,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage86,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage77,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,396 miles
Since last MOT+14,665 miles
PASS
Mileage62,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,154 miles
PASS
Mileage51,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,663 miles
PASS
Mileage41,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage39,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage33,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage26,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage19,731 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

RegistrationBL55 FDA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 FDA

What car is BL55 FDA?

BL55 FDA is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 FDA?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 FDA was 122,338 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 FDA passed its MOT?

BL55 FDA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 8 Sep 2022.

Is BL55 FDA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 FDA 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 BL55 FDA?

BL55 FDA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.