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SM05 TEU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 33,339 miles on the clock, averaging 1,438 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 TEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
33,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,438

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 reading33,339 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year1,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 TEU 8k15k21k27k33k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage33,339 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage30,955 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
PASS
Mileage30,496 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage29,854 miles
Since last MOT+566 miles
PASS
Mileage29,288 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage28,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,678 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage27,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,048 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage26,089 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,057 miles
Since last MOT+855 miles
PASS
Mileage25,202 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage24,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage23,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage21,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,253 miles
PASS
Mileage20,448 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage18,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,677 miles
PASS
Mileage16,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage14,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage11,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage8,385 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 TEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 TEU

What car is SM05 TEU?

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

What is the mileage of SM05 TEU?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 TEU was 33,339 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 TEU passed its MOT?

SM05 TEU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is SM05 TEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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