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EF55 LSE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,757 mi
Last recorded47,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 47,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened stud broken off 1/3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle, suspension components and mounting points

Fail 12 Dec 2025 47,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened one of three studs broken off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle, suspension components and mounting points corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 47,180 miles

front lower arm ball joint boot splitting

rear springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,595 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under side of car

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,062 miles

exhaust corroded

front lower arm ball joint boots split

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,593 miles

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 45,199 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

osf lower ball joint boot cover split

rear springs corroded

underside slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,995 miles

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

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

front lower arm ball joint boots slightly perrished

number plate lamps dim

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,916 miles

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

both front lower ball joint boots perished

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

front tyre treads starting to crack and worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,962 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

number plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,346 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,238 miles

rear coil springs slightly rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,474 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,806 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 26,319 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,319 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 LSE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

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

Is EF55 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 LSE 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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