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EF55 LYY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,333 mi
Last recorded136,333 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LYY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 136,333 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,308 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,007 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,099 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,118 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 48,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 36,091 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 36,091 miles

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

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

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 LYY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

EF55 LYY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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