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EF55 PZT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 PZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,304 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake travel some reserve left

Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 58,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 56,130 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 56,126 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,116 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge, but no ply or cords detected at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be coming from drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,498 miles

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

headlamps faded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,945 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 50,945 miles

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly misshaped.

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre slightly misshaped.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 47,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit on the outer edges

trim missing on nearside rear door

Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit on the outer edges

trim missing on nearside rear door

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,813 miles

Front brake imbalance 24%

Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,058 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,947 miles

nearside front tyre just legal.

offside front tyre low on tread.

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 PZT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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