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RF55 EXU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 78,524 miles on the clock, averaging 3,826 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 RF55 EXU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,826

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 reading78,524 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF55 EXU 13k29k46k62k79k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage75,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage73,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage67,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage64,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage61,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage55,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage50,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage44,591 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage36,596 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,523 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage34,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,805 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage32,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage31,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage26,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage22,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage19,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage15,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage12,686 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,674 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

RegistrationRF55 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 EXU

What car is RF55 EXU?

RF55 EXU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 EXU?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 EXU was 78,524 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 EXU passed its MOT?

RF55 EXU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is RF55 EXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 EXU 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 RF55 EXU?

RF55 EXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.