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EF55 VAU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,680 mi
Last recorded86,680 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,492 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,872 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 84,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 84,451 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,699 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak underside of engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 80,755 miles

Electronic stability system component excessively damaged hand brake remains on while in off position (3.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak underside of engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,721 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,974 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,920 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,701 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,268 miles

Nearside wiper blade juddering across windscreen.

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 VAU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

EF55 VAU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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