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FV55 EBM

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 66,526 miles on the clock, averaging 7,267 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 FV55 EBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,267

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 reading66,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,347
Average per year7,267
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV55 EBM 8k23k37k52k67k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage59,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage52,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage46,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage41,761 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,199 miles
PASS
Mileage32,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage22,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,475 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage8,949 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage8,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,338 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

RegistrationFV55 EBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 EBM

What car is FV55 EBM?

FV55 EBM is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FV55 EBM?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 EBM was 66,526 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 EBM passed its MOT?

FV55 EBM has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2016.

Is FV55 EBM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 EBM 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 FV55 EBM?

FV55 EBM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.