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EF55 KWU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,835 mi
Last recorded42,835 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 42,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 42,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 42,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,242 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both nearside tyre outer walls cut but not showing cords

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,064 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside front tyre side walls damaged

rear indicators discoloured

wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2018 38,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,899 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 35,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,786 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 28,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,151 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,134 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 23,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,083 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer side wall tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

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 KWU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

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

Is EF55 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 KWU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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