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EF55 RXS

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 74,535 miles on the clock, averaging 4,343 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 RXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,343

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF55 RXS 23k36k49k62k75k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage69,648 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage65,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage65,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,283 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
PASS
Mileage64,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage63,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage59,936 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage56,641 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage53,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage45,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage42,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage37,115 miles
Since last MOT+14,241 miles
PASS
Mileage22,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,874 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 RXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 RXS

What car is EF55 RXS?

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

What is the mileage of EF55 RXS?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 RXS was 74,535 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 RXS passed its MOT?

EF55 RXS has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2020.

Is EF55 RXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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