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EF55 LWP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,645 mi
Last recorded84,645 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,073 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box shield insecure!!

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 82,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,135 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts around inner sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2021 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts around inner sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,580 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 65,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,535 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 62,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,254 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,983 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,958 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,126 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 43,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,159 miles

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2011 34,207 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,207 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 30,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,242 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 LWP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

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

Is EF55 LWP safe to buy?

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