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EF55 FXB

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 48,614 miles on the clock, averaging 4,789 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EF55 FXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,614
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,789

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,614 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,583
Average per year4,789
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF55 FXB 10k20k29k39k49k '08'16'12

Check EF55 FXB

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage45,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage41,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage37,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage33,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage25,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage20,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage15,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage10,353 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

RegistrationEF55 FXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 FXB

What car is EF55 FXB?

EF55 FXB is an purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF55 FXB?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 FXB was 48,614 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 FXB passed its MOT?

EF55 FXB has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Dec 2016.

Is EF55 FXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF55 FXB 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 EF55 FXB?

EF55 FXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.