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SJ55 VFA

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 119,209 miles on the clock, averaging 8,720 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ55 VFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,720

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,947
Average per year8,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ55 VFA 10k37k65k92k119k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,209 miles
Since last MOT+10,947 miles
PASS
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage100,051 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,050 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage94,514 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage94,417 miles
Since last MOT+11,661 miles
PASS
Mileage82,756 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage82,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage78,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage72,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage63,178 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage52,196 miles
Since last MOT+14,597 miles
PASS
Mileage37,599 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,139 miles
Since last MOT+14,200 miles
PASS
Mileage9,939 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

RegistrationSJ55 VFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 VFA

What car is SJ55 VFA?

SJ55 VFA is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 VFA?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 VFA was 119,209 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 VFA passed its MOT?

SJ55 VFA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.

Is SJ55 VFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ55 VFA 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 SJ55 VFA?

SJ55 VFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.