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RL05 VGO

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 115,813 miles on the clock, averaging 4,539 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 RL05 VGO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,813
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,539

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 reading115,813 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL05 VGO 36k56k76k96k116k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,146 miles
PASS
Mileage113,667 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,657 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage112,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage109,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage108,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage105,832 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage104,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage100,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage97,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage94,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage90,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage82,931 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage79,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage73,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage66,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage59,798 miles
Since last MOT+14,104 miles
PASS
Mileage45,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage35,999 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

RegistrationRL05 VGO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RL05 VGO

What car is RL05 VGO?

RL05 VGO is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RL05 VGO?

The last recorded mileage for RL05 VGO was 115,813 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL05 VGO passed its MOT?

RL05 VGO has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is RL05 VGO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL05 VGO 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 RL05 VGO?

RL05 VGO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.