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EF55 RFL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,989 mi
Last recorded181,989 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 RFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 181,989 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 181,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 178,621 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 178,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 173,108 miles

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

Fail 19 Nov 2012 172,667 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 144,990 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 127,396 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,953 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,144 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

official sticker in zone b of screen

Fail 26 Nov 2008 101,144 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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 RFL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

EF55 RFL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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