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GV55 JCU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 46,456 miles on the clock, averaging 990 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 GV55 JCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
990

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

Low mileage
Latest reading46,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,028
Average per year990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV55 JCU 30k34k38k42k46k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage45,428 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage44,438 miles
Since last MOT+431 miles
PASS
Mileage44,007 miles
Since last MOT+436 miles
PASS
Mileage43,571 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,569 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage43,059 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
PASS
Mileage42,505 miles
Since last MOT+858 miles
PASS
Mileage41,647 miles
Since last MOT+582 miles
PASS
Mileage41,065 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage40,549 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
PASS
Mileage40,096 miles
Since last MOT+461 miles
PASS
Mileage39,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage38,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,439 miles
PASS
Mileage37,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage35,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage34,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,419 miles
PASS
Mileage32,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage29,842 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

RegistrationGV55 JCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GV55 JCU

What car is GV55 JCU?

GV55 JCU is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV55 JCU?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 JCU was 46,456 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 JCU passed its MOT?

GV55 JCU has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is GV55 JCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV55 JCU 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 GV55 JCU?

GV55 JCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.