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FA05 ECE

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 163,000 miles on the clock, averaging 8,541 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FA05 ECE

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,541

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,088
Average per year8,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA05 ECE 30k63k96k130k163k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,000 miles
Since last MOT+10,088 miles
PASS
Mileage152,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage142,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,966 miles
PASS
Mileage133,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage125,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage116,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage110,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage103,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage99,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage96,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage91,632 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,821 miles
PASS
Mileage81,779 miles
Since last MOT+13,564 miles
PASS
Mileage68,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,215 miles
Since last MOT+14,529 miles
PASS
Mileage53,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage41,511 miles
Since last MOT+11,660 miles
PASS
Mileage29,851 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

RegistrationFA05 ECE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FA05 ECE

What car is FA05 ECE?

FA05 ECE is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FA05 ECE?

The last recorded mileage for FA05 ECE was 163,000 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA05 ECE passed its MOT?

FA05 ECE has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2024.

Is FA05 ECE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA05 ECE 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 ECE?

FA05 ECE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.