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EF55 LXA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,123 mi
Last recorded51,123 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 51,122 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 47,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering on lock to lock is slightly tight at upper attachments

Fail 1 Dec 2018 46,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering on lock to lock is slightly tight at upper attachments

Pass 15 May 2017 45,094 miles

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

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 23 May 2016 43,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 40,019 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 40,019 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 36,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,798 miles

coolant leak, possible thermostat housing

Pass 1 May 2012 28,557 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 28,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 25,743 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 25,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 21,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,163 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 LXA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

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