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EF55 HHG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 HHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,584 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,059 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2023 94,059 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box detached from system. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,277 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,392 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 45,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,137 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 38,137 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,551 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 22,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HHG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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