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MW55 LAA

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 78,521 miles on the clock, averaging 6,338 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 MW55 LAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,338

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW55 LAA 20k35k49k64k79k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,521 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage75,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,009 miles
Since last MOT+423 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage60,567 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage51,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,771 miles
PASS
Mileage42,943 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,783 miles
PASS
Mileage38,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage34,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage27,575 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage20,127 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

RegistrationMW55 LAA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MW55 LAA

What car is MW55 LAA?

MW55 LAA is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW55 LAA?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 LAA was 78,521 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 LAA passed its MOT?

MW55 LAA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2018.

Is MW55 LAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 LAA 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 MW55 LAA?

MW55 LAA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.