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GV05 TXE

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 98,520 miles on the clock, averaging 3,471 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 GV05 TXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,520
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
3,471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,189
Average per year3,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 TXE 54k65k76k87k99k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage96,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage93,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage92,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage89,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage86,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage81,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage79,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage68,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage61,161 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage53,787 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,766 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

RegistrationGV05 TXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 TXE

What car is GV05 TXE?

GV05 TXE is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 TXE?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 TXE was 98,520 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 TXE passed its MOT?

GV05 TXE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2021.

Is GV05 TXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 TXE 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 GV05 TXE?

GV05 TXE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.