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EF55 LUP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component *STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK/MISTING* (2.1.5 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE "A" BUT LESS THAN 10mm* (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 81,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions *DIRECTIONAL TYRE FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND* (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component *STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK/MISTING* (2.1.5 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE "A" BUT LESS THAN 10mm* (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,858 miles

*GENERAL CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

*STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK*

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE "A" BUT LESS THAN 10mm* (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *195/50/158 86V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH WORN* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *195/50/158 86V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre *IN REPAIRABLE AREA (195/50/158 86V)*

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH WORN* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 78,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength *CORROSION (HOLED) ON SPRING MOUNT AREA* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

*GENERAL CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

*STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK*

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE "A" BUT LESS THAN 10mm* (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *195/50/158 86V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH WORN* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *195/50/158 86V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective *SPLIT* (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre *IN REPAIRABLE AREA (195/50/158 86V)*

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH WORN* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 76,145 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has a slight leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack has dampness

Fail 13 Jun 2023 73,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack has dampness

Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear chassi rails rusty

steering rack has dampness

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,316 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 29 May 2020 65,105 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

steering rack has dampness

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,303 miles

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

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

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

both rear spring tops rusty

front inner pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,507 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

powersteering rack damp

rear chassis rails corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 54,507 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

powersteering rack damp

rear chassis rails corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,435 miles

O/s/f flexi hose clip weak

Rear exhaust rusty

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,981 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 LUP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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The MOT history for EF55 LUP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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