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EF55 LSK

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,080 mi
Last recorded132,080 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 132,080 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Virsor (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush split ()

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Fail 17 Feb 2022 132,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all over (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle 215/45/17 on the N/S and 225/45/17 on the O/S (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both side's fully de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/45/17 on the N/S and 225/45/17 on the O/S (5.2.3 (b))

Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Both side's (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Both side's (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor to low (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy Rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush split ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Front sidelight's Red (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 128,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe too back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion not soft or weak

Fail 13 Feb 2021 128,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high both too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe too back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion not soft or weak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,030 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,453 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

areas behind rear of outer sills are getting rusty

non - standard exhaust fitted

non - standard springs fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 110,453 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

areas behind rear of outer sills are getting rusty

non - standard exhaust fitted

non - standard springs fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 110,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

areas behind rear of outer sills are getting rusty

non - standard exhaust fitted

non - standard springs fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 100,831 miles

check engine lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

check engine lamp illuminated

coolant level low

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,771 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,826 miles

Front discs corroded inners

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,552 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs corroded inners

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,614 miles

Front discs corroded inners

Middle exhasut heat shild insecure

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,324 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front discs corroded inners

Middle exhasut heat shild insecure

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 51,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,671 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge is quite heavily worn replacement is recommended

tyre pressures need checking

underside of vehicle is covered in a thick mud in places

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 LSK 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 61.9%.

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

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