MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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
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
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)
cuts to front tyre outer walls
exhaust blowing slightly
headlamp lenses deteriorated
nearside rear tyre feathered
offside front tyre worn inner
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
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
oil mist around power steering pipes area
small exhaust blow exhaust rear box
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil mist around power steering pipes area
small exhaust blow exhaust rear box
BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT ON OUTER WALLS
SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER
offside rear caliper binding slightly
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
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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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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EF55 VYU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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