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RL05 WXR

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 148,234 miles on the clock, averaging 13,609 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RL05 WXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,234
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,609

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,234 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL05 WXR 17k50k83k115k148k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,234 miles
Since last MOT+39,176 miles
PASS
Mileage109,058 miles
Since last MOT+29,288 miles
PASS
Mileage79,770 miles
Since last MOT+21,931 miles
PASS
Mileage57,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage52,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage46,509 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage40,940 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage39,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,389 miles
PASS
Mileage244,544 miles
Since last MOT+227,417 miles
PASS
Mileage17,127 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 WXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RL05 WXR

What car is RL05 WXR?

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

What is the mileage of RL05 WXR?

The last recorded mileage for RL05 WXR was 148,234 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL05 WXR passed its MOT?

RL05 WXR has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2018.

Is RL05 WXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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