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EF55 RSZ

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 115,465 miles on the clock, averaging 5,186 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 EF55 RSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,186

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 reading115,465 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF55 RSZ 29k51k72k94k115k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage111,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage104,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage96,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage89,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage85,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage81,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage73,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage65,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage59,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage53,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage49,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage44,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage37,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage33,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage29,413 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 RSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 RSZ

What car is EF55 RSZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF55 RSZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 RSZ was 115,465 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 RSZ passed its MOT?

EF55 RSZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2025.

Is EF55 RSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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