Vehicle summary
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 2020 Ford Fiesta Petrol 998cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 22,568 miles on the clock, averaging 5,418 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 EcoBoost engine is known for m1da. Common Ford Fiesta issues include front wheel bearings and steering column.
MOT & Mileage History for DE70 FWZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 22,568 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25 |
| Average per year | 5,418 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2017–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front wheel bearings
Insufficient sealant on driveshaft splines allows water ingress, causing bearings to crack and fail prematurely.[1] · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (bearing + labour at indie garage, estimated).
Steering column (universal intermediate shaft bushings)
Poor-quality bushings in the sealed steering column wear out, causing play and noise.[4] · Typical repair: £400-£700 (full column replacement at indie).
Horn wiring in steering wheel
Faulty wiring chafes, shorting intermittently.[1] · Typical repair: £80-£150 (rewire/insulate at indie, estimated).
Gear selection (5MX65 5-speed manual gearbox linkage)
Worn selector mechanism or cable adjustment fails, preventing 1st/reverse engagement.[1] · Typical repair: £200-£400 (linkage adjust/replace at indie).
M1DA
Faulty sensor signal with voltage drops/spikes, misinterpreted by ECU as extra crank counts, causing misfires or injector cut-out. Likely poor contact at sensor socket or 5V reference supply vibration.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE70 FWZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 70 — September 2020 to February 2021 |
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About DE70 FWZ
What car is DE70 FWZ?
DE70 FWZ is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (998cc). First registered in Chester in 2020.
What is the mileage of DE70 FWZ?
The last recorded mileage for DE70 FWZ was 22,568 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE70 FWZ passed its MOT?
DE70 FWZ has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.
Is DE70 FWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE70 FWZ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is DE70 FWZ?
DE70 FWZ is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 70 means registered between 1 September 2020 and 28 February 2021.