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EX55 BTU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 44,473 miles on the clock, averaging 2,042 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 EX55 BTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,042

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

Low mileage
Latest reading44,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,591
Average per year2,042
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 BTU 10k18k27k36k44k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage38,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage34,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage31,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage28,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,871 miles
PASS
Mileage23,884 miles
Since last MOT+1,098 miles
PASS
Mileage22,786 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage21,283 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
PASS
Mileage21,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,116 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
PASS
Mileage21,050 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage20,692 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage19,485 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage18,626 miles
Since last MOT+896 miles
PASS
Mileage17,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage14,600 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage12,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage9,818 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

RegistrationEX55 BTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 BTU

What car is EX55 BTU?

EX55 BTU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 BTU?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 BTU was 44,473 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 BTU passed its MOT?

EX55 BTU has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is EX55 BTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 BTU 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 EX55 BTU?

EX55 BTU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.