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EM05 LYL

2016 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2016 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 60,955 miles on the clock, averaging 5,935 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 EM05 LYL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,935

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 reading60,955 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,489
Average per year5,935
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EM05 LYL 22k32k42k51k61k '19'25'22

Check EM05 LYL

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,489 miles
PASS
Mileage53,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,460 miles
PASS
Mileage47,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage41,569 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage37,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage32,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
PASS
Mileage22,386 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,383 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2008–2019), 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

RegistrationEM05 LYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEM — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EM05 LYL

What car is EM05 LYL?

EM05 LYL is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EM05 LYL?

The last recorded mileage for EM05 LYL was 60,955 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EM05 LYL passed its MOT?

EM05 LYL has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is EM05 LYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM05 LYL 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 EM05 LYL?

EM05 LYL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.