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RX55 TVL

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 144,057 miles on the clock, averaging 10,304 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 RX55 TVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,304

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 reading144,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,751
Average per year10,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX55 TVL 39k65k92k118k144k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage141,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage137,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage134,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage129,755 miles
Since last MOT+13,407 miles
PASS
Mileage116,348 miles
Since last MOT+17,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,079 miles
Since last MOT+12,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,750 miles
Since last MOT+15,586 miles
PASS
Mileage71,164 miles
Since last MOT+15,584 miles
PASS
Mileage55,580 miles
Since last MOT+16,379 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,201 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

RegistrationRX55 TVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RX55 TVL

What car is RX55 TVL?

RX55 TVL is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RX55 TVL?

The last recorded mileage for RX55 TVL was 144,057 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX55 TVL passed its MOT?

RX55 TVL has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2019.

Is RX55 TVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX55 TVL 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 RX55 TVL?

RX55 TVL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.