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GR55 MTZ

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 79,717 miles on the clock, averaging 4,022 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 GR55 MTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,022

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 reading79,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,366
Average per year4,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR55 MTZ 17k33k48k64k80k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage79,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage75,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage69,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage64,640 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
PASS
Mileage64,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage63,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage59,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage53,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage47,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage37,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage34,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage30,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage28,416 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
PASS
Mileage28,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage22,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage17,102 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

RegistrationGR55 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GR55 MTZ

What car is GR55 MTZ?

GR55 MTZ is a purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GR55 MTZ?

The last recorded mileage for GR55 MTZ was 79,717 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR55 MTZ passed its MOT?

GR55 MTZ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 4 Jul 2024.

Is GR55 MTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR55 MTZ 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 GR55 MTZ?

GR55 MTZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.