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RL05 VNO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 76,840 miles on the clock, averaging 3,454 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 VNO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,454

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,833
Average per year3,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL05 VNO 14k30k46k61k77k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,833 miles
PASS
Mileage66,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage60,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage58,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage56,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,078 miles
PASS
Mileage54,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage52,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,341 miles
PASS
Mileage50,507 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage49,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,093 miles
PASS
Mileage47,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,198 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage45,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage43,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage40,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,496 miles
PASS
Mileage35,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage31,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage26,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage20,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage14,296 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 VNO
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 VNO

What car is RL05 VNO?

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

What is the mileage of RL05 VNO?

The last recorded mileage for RL05 VNO was 76,840 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL05 VNO passed its MOT?

RL05 VNO has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.

Is RL05 VNO ULEZ compliant?

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

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