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EF55 RBU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,440 mi
Last recorded169,440 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 RBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 169,440 miles

brake discs are corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2022 169,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake discs are corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2021 167,819 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2021 167,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 165,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine management light on

front tyres offside and nearside wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2020 165,943 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine management light on

front tyres offside and nearside wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2019 154,144 miles

advise new wiper blades

front number plate poor

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,158 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,076 miles

possible offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre low on tread

possible offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,039 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 97,357 miles

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

brake discs corroding but effort sufficient

Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,357 miles

brake discs corroding but effort sufficient

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat will not tilt allowing access to rear

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine smokey

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f washer poor

slight lump in o/s/f tyre side wall

unable to lift driver seat back

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,957 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 72,939 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads low

side skirts fitted cannot fully inspect outer sills

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,950 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,209 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 RBU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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