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EF55 LXZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,401 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 113,401 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 109,682 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,540 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 99,971 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 99,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,221 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 69,261 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2017 69,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished and cracking. inner wall damaged. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both f/wipers split. (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat tilt lever broken

nsf tyer worn on edges

o/s headlight aim low

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat tilt lever broken

nsf tyer worn on edges

o/s headlight aim low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,956 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 41,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,396 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,344 miles

front inner brake pads look low

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

slight brake bind nearside rear(free spin)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,344 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads look low

slight brake bind nearside rear(free spin)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,021 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 LXZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

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

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