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SL05 VYX

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 50,918 miles on the clock, averaging 4,790 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 SL05 VYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,790

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,918 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 VYX 26k32k38k45k51k '08'13'11

Check SL05 VYX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,918 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage45,896 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage42,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,447 miles
PASS
Mileage40,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage36,016 miles
Since last MOT+10,134 miles
PASS
Mileage25,882 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

RegistrationSL05 VYX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 VYX

What car is SL05 VYX?

SL05 VYX is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 VYX?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 VYX was 50,918 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 VYX passed its MOT?

SL05 VYX has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2013.

Is SL05 VYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 VYX 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 SL05 VYX?

SL05 VYX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.