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EF55 MZW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,778 mi
Last recorded100,778 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 MZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,778 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

Nearside Rear shock casing cover insecure

Offside Front shock casing cover insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

Nearside Rear shock casing cover insecure

Offside Front shock casing cover insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,993 miles

EWL on

Front bonnet release u/s

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front seat release u/s

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

EWL on

Front bonnet release u/s

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front seat release u/s

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 75,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,117 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,612 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 58,709 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 58,706 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front and rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

brake pedal rubber worn

inner front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside lower sill damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

brake pedal rubber worn

inner front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside lower sill damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2009 32,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,307 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 MZW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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