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EF55 LJX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,763 mi
Last recorded63,763 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,763 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 56,663 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 30 Oct 2023 48,168 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,628 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 40,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,198 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 37,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,025 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,460 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,102 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 29,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,595 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,546 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 LJX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

EF55 LJX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is EF55 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 LJX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF55 LJX have outstanding finance?

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