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1005 LJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,650 mi
Last recorded181,650 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1005 LJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 181,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 180,124 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 179,930 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 179,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 168,112 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 16,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 165,203 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 164,611 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 161,403 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 155,890 miles

front brake discs wearing low-n/s/f tyre worn low

front brake pads wearing low

rear brakes passed on limits-x2 rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight leak

x2 front track rod ends slight play-oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 153,001 miles

battery has slight movement-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-power steering damp, no leak visible, x2 front track rod ends have slight play-x2 rear coil springs corroded-handbrake cables corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 142,043 miles

n/s/r/ shocker damp-disc worn-n/s/f mirror missing-coil springs corroded-d bushs slight play- front tyres second hand fitted and are low

Fail 7 Aug 2013 142,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r/ shocker damp-disc worn-n/s/f mirror missing-coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 116,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 102,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 102,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 89,502 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wearing uneven

o/s/front tyre on legal limit

Fail 15 May 2010 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wearing uneven

o/s/front tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 May 2009 83,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 57,212 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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1005 LJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1005 LJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1005 LJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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