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SM05 TFX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 104,874 miles on the clock, averaging 7,458 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 SM05 TFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,458

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,058
Average per year7,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 TFX 30k49k67k86k105k '08'18'14

Check SM05 TFX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,874 miles
Since last MOT+13,058 miles
PASS
Mileage91,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,816 miles
Since last MOT+14,722 miles
PASS
Mileage77,094 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage68,935 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage62,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage55,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage49,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage44,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage37,170 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage34,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage29,973 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 TFX
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 TFX

What car is SM05 TFX?

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

What is the mileage of SM05 TFX?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 TFX was 104,874 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 TFX passed its MOT?

SM05 TFX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2018.

Is SM05 TFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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