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EF55 YBW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 98,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,395 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 94,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,437 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 90,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken not fit to be driven on road road due to coil spring defect (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,079 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 74,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,232 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 61,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,308 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,885 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 47,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 40,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,857 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 YBW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

EF55 YBW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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