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ET54 FHV

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 79,657 miles on the clock, averaging 4,952 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 ET54 FHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,657
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,952

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,657 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year4,952
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET54 FHV 23k37k52k66k80k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,657 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,633 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage78,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage73,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,100 miles
Since last MOT+332 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage62,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,308 miles
Since last MOT+11,612 miles
PASS
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,935 miles
PASS
Mileage36,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage29,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage23,358 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

RegistrationET54 FHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 FHV

What car is ET54 FHV?

ET54 FHV is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 FHV?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 FHV was 79,657 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 FHV passed its MOT?

ET54 FHV has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2019.

Is ET54 FHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 FHV 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 ET54 FHV?

ET54 FHV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.