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EF55 VYU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,850 mi
Last recorded125,850 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 125,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 120,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 120,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 120,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust close to brake pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,229 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,761 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Front windscreen wiper blades are splitting

Near side rear tyre inner edge feathered

Offside and nearside front tyres outer walls have small cuts

Small exhaust blow from rear box area

Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,761 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Front windscreen wiper blades are splitting

Near side rear tyre inner edge feathered

Offside and nearside front tyres outer walls have small cuts

Small exhaust blow from rear box area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,210 miles

cuts to front tyre outer walls

exhaust blowing slightly

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre feathered

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

driver's seat backrest release handle broken

Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

driver's seat backrest release handle broken

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,690 miles

oil mist around power steering pipes area

small exhaust blow exhaust rear box

Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,690 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil mist around power steering pipes area

small exhaust blow exhaust rear box

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,173 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT ON OUTER WALLS

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER

offside rear caliper binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2014 81,173 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT ON OUTER WALLS

BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO FLASH WHITE

offside rear caliper binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 54,392 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,421 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 VYU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

EF55 VYU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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