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EF55 VAM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,030 mi
Last recorded150,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 150,030 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 150,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Boot floor corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant bottle was empty, topped up

Coolant leak ()

Engine oil level on min

Front Exhaust corroded

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck to tank ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & centre, floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Slight corrosion to rear axle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 146,360 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 146,360 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,115 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 141,115 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,034 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 136,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,653 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,565 miles

chips in screen

damage to nearside

protective sleeve on nearside rear shock absorber insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,344 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chips in screen

damage to nearside

protective sleeve on nearside rear shock absorber insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,898 miles

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

trim missing on offside door

Fail 6 Dec 2013 96,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

trim missing on nearside door

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,626 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front wheel

Fail 13 Dec 2012

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

damage to offside front wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,570 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear wheel rim

damage to offside

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear wheel rim

damage to offside

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,784 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

damage to nearside rear wheel

wear on brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,787 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads worn to 2mm on edges .

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,016 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 VAM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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