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EF55 HFX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1358cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,417 mi
Last recorded145,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 HFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,358cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 145,417 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 145,417 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 143,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,117 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 138,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight buldge on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2016 135,017 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 122,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 102,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 84,598 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 84,598 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cooling system header tank splitting & leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2012 69,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cooling system header tank splitting & leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2011 61,406 miles

front brake pads low & brake discs worn /corroded (renew soon)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,151 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,222 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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EF55 HFX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,358cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF55 HFX, 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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What year was EF55 HFX registered?

EF55 HFX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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