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EF55 LTO

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 93,427 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 90,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,566 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 90,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 90,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,828 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,575 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,461 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Dec 2014 57,117 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front flxi pipe deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise a slightly low reading taken from the rear nearside service brake and parking brake , may require service adjustment or repair

advise exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,076 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,450 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,909 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 LTO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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