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EX55 CYL

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 55,753 miles on the clock, averaging 5,923 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 EX55 CYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,923

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 reading55,753 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 CYL 11k22k33k44k56k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,753 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
PASS
Mileage47,053 miles
Since last MOT+13,987 miles
PASS
Mileage33,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage29,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage19,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage17,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,477 miles
PASS
Mileage14,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,910 miles
PASS
Mileage10,704 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 CYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 CYL

What car is EX55 CYL?

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

What is the mileage of EX55 CYL?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 CYL was 55,753 miles, recorded on 10 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 CYL passed its MOT?

EX55 CYL has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 May 2016.

Is EX55 CYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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