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EF55 VFL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,517 mi
Last recorded72,517 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,517 miles

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

Offside Rear arch damaged

Pass 4 May 2019 67,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,928 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,928 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,010 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 60,002 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,320 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 36,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,682 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,609 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 VFL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

EF55 VFL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is EF55 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 VFL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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