Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 73,224 miles on the clock, averaging 4,440 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 RL54 KXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,224 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,440 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | RL54 KXU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RL54 KXU
What car is RL54 KXU?
RL54 KXU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RL54 KXU?
The last recorded mileage for RL54 KXU was 73,224 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL54 KXU passed its MOT?
RL54 KXU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2019.
Is RL54 KXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 KXU 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 RL54 KXU?
RL54 KXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.