Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 77,499 miles on the clock, averaging 6,736 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.
MOT & Mileage History for RL05 VVM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 77,499 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 6,736 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RL05 VVM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RL05 VVM
What car is RL05 VVM?
RL05 VVM is an grey Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RL05 VVM?
The last recorded mileage for RL05 VVM was 77,499 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL05 VVM passed its MOT?
RL05 VVM has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2018.
Is RL05 VVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL05 VVM 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 VVM?
RL05 VVM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.