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EF55 YAV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 132,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 117,614 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 117,614 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 107,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,539 miles

large rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2018 94,595 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

slight noise from front suspension top leg mounts

Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

slight noise from front suspension top leg mounts

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,513 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,211 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,863 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,311 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre 3-4mm N/S/R 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,722 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,395 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 YAV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

EF55 YAV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 December 2005.

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