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EF55 LVV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,766 mi
Last recorded89,766 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 89,766 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,492 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,058 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light doesn't illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 58,054 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light doesn't illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,727 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 48,623 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,083 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 43,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,164 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 41,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,994 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,974 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 30,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 25,923 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2010 21,583 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 21,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 17,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 12,137 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 LVV 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 69.6%.

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 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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

EF55 LVV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is EF55 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 LVV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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