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SM05 JZU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 96,075 miles on the clock, averaging 4,925 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 SM05 JZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,925

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 reading96,075 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,388
Average per year4,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 JZU 15k35k55k76k96k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage91,687 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage87,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage83,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage79,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage75,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage67,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage61,171 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage52,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage45,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage40,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage34,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,427 miles
PASS
Mileage32,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage29,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage24,601 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage21,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage18,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage14,693 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

RegistrationSM05 JZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 JZU

What car is SM05 JZU?

SM05 JZU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 JZU?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 JZU was 96,075 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 JZU passed its MOT?

SM05 JZU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 13 Dec 2024.

Is SM05 JZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 JZU 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 SM05 JZU?

SM05 JZU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.