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RA55 TZL

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 51,702 miles on the clock, averaging 2,739 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 RA55 TZL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,739

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,612
Average per year2,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 TZL 4k16k28k40k52k '08'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,702 miles
Since last MOT+13,612 miles
PASS
Mileage38,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,090 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
PASS
Mileage27,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage20,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,975 miles
PASS
Mileage18,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
PASS
Mileage7,789 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,626 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
PASS
Mileage7,363 miles
Since last MOT+778 miles
PASS
Mileage6,585 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage5,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,150 miles
PASS
Mileage4,446 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

RegistrationRA55 TZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 TZL

What car is RA55 TZL?

RA55 TZL is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 TZL was 51,702 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 TZL passed its MOT?

RA55 TZL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is RA55 TZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 TZL 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 RA55 TZL?

RA55 TZL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.