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EF55 KSJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KSJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,933 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 83,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,374 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 82,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 79,104 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 77,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,546 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,998 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,305 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,045 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,932 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 KSJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 KSJ registered?

EF55 KSJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is EF55 KSJ safe to buy?

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