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YR55 MEV

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 81,806 miles on the clock, averaging 3,630 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 YR55 MEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,630

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 reading81,806 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,236
Average per year3,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 MEV 29k42k55k68k82k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,236 miles
PASS
Mileage71,570 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage62,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage61,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage59,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage56,607 miles
Since last MOT+602 miles
PASS
Mileage56,005 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,003 miles
Since last MOT+505 miles
PASS
Mileage55,498 miles
Since last MOT+1,112 miles
PASS
Mileage54,386 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
PASS
Mileage53,799 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage49,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage35,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage32,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage29,360 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage28,546 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

RegistrationYR55 MEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 MEV

What car is YR55 MEV?

YR55 MEV is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 MEV?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 MEV was 81,806 miles, recorded on 30 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 MEV passed its MOT?

YR55 MEV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2023.

Is YR55 MEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 MEV 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 YR55 MEV?

YR55 MEV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.