Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 122,989 miles on the clock, averaging 6,024 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 FA05 BTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,989 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,024 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FA05 BTU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FA05 BTU
What car is FA05 BTU?
FA05 BTU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of FA05 BTU?
The last recorded mileage for FA05 BTU was 122,989 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA05 BTU passed its MOT?
FA05 BTU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2025.
Is FA05 BTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA05 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 FA05 BTU?
FA05 BTU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.