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EO55 KBU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 35,580 miles on the clock, averaging 1,642 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 EO55 KBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,642

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 reading35,580 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 KBU 8k15k22k29k36k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage32,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage30,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage26,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage24,686 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage24,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,670 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage24,660 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage24,658 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
PASS
Mileage24,550 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
PASS
Mileage24,044 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage23,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,494 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
PASS
Mileage23,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage20,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage19,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,566 miles
PASS
Mileage17,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage14,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage10,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,795 miles
Since last MOT+1,292 miles
PASS
Mileage9,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage7,864 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

RegistrationEO55 KBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 KBU

What car is EO55 KBU?

EO55 KBU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 KBU?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 KBU was 35,580 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 KBU passed its MOT?

EO55 KBU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2025.

Is EO55 KBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 KBU 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 EO55 KBU?

EO55 KBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.