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EF55 LUD

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LUD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,520 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,283 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,548 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Nov 2013 58,725 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres near wear bars

wheel center caps fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,725 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres near wear bars

wheel center caps fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,154 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,517 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,973 miles

front tyres wearing low

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 LUD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

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

Is EF55 LUD safe to buy?

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