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EX55 BZU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 83,700 miles on the clock, averaging 3,941 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 BZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,941

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 reading83,700 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,744
Average per year3,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 BZU 16k33k50k67k84k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage79,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage76,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage72,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage69,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage67,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage63,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage59,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage56,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage54,183 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
PASS
Mileage53,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage48,896 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage43,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage37,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage31,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
PASS
Mileage26,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage21,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage16,374 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 BZU
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 BZU

What car is EX55 BZU?

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

What is the mileage of EX55 BZU?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 BZU was 83,700 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 BZU passed its MOT?

EX55 BZU has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2025.

Is EX55 BZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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