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EX55 DHP

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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 88,348 miles on the clock, averaging 5,318 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 DHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,318

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,893
Average per year5,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 DHP 14k33k51k70k88k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage78,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage74,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage67,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage59,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,451 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage50,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage43,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage33,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,758 miles
Since last MOT+11,057 miles
PASS
Mileage22,701 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
PASS
Mileage22,457 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
PASS
Mileage22,020 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage21,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage20,061 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage17,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage14,353 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 DHP
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 DHP

What car is EX55 DHP?

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

What is the mileage of EX55 DHP?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 DHP was 88,348 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 DHP passed its MOT?

EX55 DHP has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2022.

Is EX55 DHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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