MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake discs are corroding
front tyres wearing on inner edges
general under body corrosion
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
slight imbalance on front brakes
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))
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
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
advise new wiper blades
front number plate poor
oil leak
Oil leak ()
possible offside front wheel bearing
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
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
brake discs corroding but effort sufficient
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
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
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)
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
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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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