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RN54 OBL

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGrey
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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 73,826 miles on the clock, averaging 3,225 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 RN54 OBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,225

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,565
Average per year3,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 OBL 20k33k47k60k74k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage71,261 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage69,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage66,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage64,665 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
PASS
Mileage62,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage60,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage59,096 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,095 miles
PASS
Mileage59,192 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage57,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage51,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage45,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage34,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage30,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage24,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage19,589 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

RegistrationRN54 OBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 OBL

What car is RN54 OBL?

RN54 OBL is an grey Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN54 OBL?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 OBL was 73,826 miles, recorded on 15 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 OBL passed its MOT?

RN54 OBL has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2025.

Is RN54 OBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 OBL 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 RN54 OBL?

RN54 OBL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.