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RX55 XUT

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 74,721 miles on the clock, averaging 3,192 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 RX55 XUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,192

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 reading74,721 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX55 XUT 21k34k48k61k75k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage69,793 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage65,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage62,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage59,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage55,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage53,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage50,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage48,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,808 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage46,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage44,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage43,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage41,298 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage35,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,329 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage26,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage20,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,647 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 XUT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RX55 XUT

What car is RX55 XUT?

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

What is the mileage of RX55 XUT?

The last recorded mileage for RX55 XUT was 74,721 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX55 XUT passed its MOT?

RX55 XUT has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.

Is RX55 XUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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