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EF55 LRY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LRY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,175 miles

Front springs fitted up side down,

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 113,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank and axle mount chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reseve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front both front springs fitted up side down

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 113,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,067 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 99,478 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 89,414 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs lipped

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 53,879 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,833 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on edges.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,836 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,836 miles

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

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

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

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 LRY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

EF55 LRY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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