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ML05 XEM

2005 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1560cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 164,356 miles on the clock, averaging 8,722 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML05 XEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,722

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,356 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,722
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML05 XEM 56k83k110k137k164k '08'20'15

Check ML05 XEM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,356 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
PASS
Mileage152,646 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,645 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage144,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage137,350 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage130,544 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage121,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage114,838 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
PASS
Mileage105,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,831 miles
PASS
Mileage96,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage87,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage78,368 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,300 miles
Since last MOT+9,546 miles
PASS
Mileage68,754 miles
Since last MOT+13,202 miles
PASS
Mileage55,552 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 XEM

What car is ML05 XEM?

ML05 XEM is an red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 XEM?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 XEM was 164,356 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 XEM passed its MOT?

ML05 XEM has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2020.

Is ML05 XEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 XEM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML05 XEM?

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