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EF55 LVJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 102,523 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,099 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2021 94,099 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,006 miles

underside showing some sings of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 85,627 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,861 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,271 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,839 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,140 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,982 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,669 miles

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,467 miles

both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,576 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,315 miles

offside rear tyre perishing.

power steering rack seeping.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,424 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges (secondary tread).

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 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

Is EF55 LVJ safe to buy?

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