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FA05 XEB

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 65,067 miles on the clock, averaging 3,830 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 FA05 XEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,830

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,067 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA05 XEB 12k25k39k52k65k '08'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage59,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage55,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage45,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage38,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,434 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage29,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage24,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage20,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage18,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage16,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,825 miles
PASS
Mileage11,980 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 XEB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FA05 XEB

What car is FA05 XEB?

FA05 XEB is an grey Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FA05 XEB?

The last recorded mileage for FA05 XEB was 65,067 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA05 XEB passed its MOT?

FA05 XEB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2022.

Is FA05 XEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA05 XEB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 XEB?

FA05 XEB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.