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PL05 BCU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 49,800 miles on the clock, averaging 4,966 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL05 BCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,800
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,966

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 reading49,800 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,966
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL05 BCU 8k19k29k39k50k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage45,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage38,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage32,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage27,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage22,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage18,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage13,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage8,261 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 BCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PL05 BCU

What car is PL05 BCU?

PL05 BCU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PL05 BCU?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 BCU was 49,800 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 BCU passed its MOT?

PL05 BCU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2016.

Is PL05 BCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 BCU 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 PL05 BCU?

PL05 BCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.