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ML05 SXJ

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 94,728 miles on the clock, averaging 4,435 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 ML05 SXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,728
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,435

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,728 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,983
Average per year4,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML05 SXJ 22k40k58k76k95k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage91,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage88,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage83,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage78,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,210 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage74,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage70,901 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage69,927 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage66,009 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,007 miles
PASS
Mileage638,883 miles
Since last MOT+580,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage54,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage50,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage47,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage45,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage42,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,240 miles
PASS
Mileage34,603 miles
Since last MOT+13,093 miles
PASS
Mileage21,510 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

RegistrationML05 SXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 SXJ

What car is ML05 SXJ?

ML05 SXJ is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 SXJ?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 SXJ was 94,728 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 SXJ passed its MOT?

ML05 SXJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 19 Sep 2024.

Is ML05 SXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 SXJ 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 ML05 SXJ?

ML05 SXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.