Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 122,631 miles on the clock, averaging 5,969 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 ML05 SXM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,631 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML05 SXM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About ML05 SXM
What car is ML05 SXM?
ML05 SXM is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of ML05 SXM?
The last recorded mileage for ML05 SXM was 122,631 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML05 SXM passed its MOT?
ML05 SXM has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2025.
Is ML05 SXM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 SXM 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 SXM?
ML05 SXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.