However, he scored points in 11 of the 16 rallies held that season, achieving two fifth places in Corsica and Spain.

He finished a career-best 8th overall in 2005 and scored 29 points, half the tally of teammate Toni Gardemeister's total of 58.

Roman Kresta returned to Czech national rally championship and became champion in 2008 and 2009.

At Rally Sweden Kresta retired after 12 special stages because of problems with fuel tank.

He also raced in IRC 2010, round 9, Barum Rally Zlín 2010 with Škoda Fabia S2000.