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MT05 RBV

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 73,924 miles on the clock, averaging 4,097 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 MT05 RBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,924
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,097

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 reading73,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,308
Average per year4,097
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT05 RBV 21k34k47k61k74k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage70,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage67,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage63,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage61,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage58,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage52,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage49,145 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage44,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage41,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage37,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage32,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage26,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage20,585 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

RegistrationMT05 RBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MT05 RBV

What car is MT05 RBV?

MT05 RBV is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT05 RBV?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 RBV was 73,924 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 RBV passed its MOT?

MT05 RBV has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2021.

Is MT05 RBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT05 RBV 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 MT05 RBV?

MT05 RBV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.