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EF55 YEU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,021 mi
Last recorded87,021 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,209 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 80,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,967 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 75,967 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,865 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,332 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres showing slight perishing

Fail 30 Dec 2014 62,398 miles

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

slight perrishing to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,398 miles

slight perrishing to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,875 miles

slight wall damage to both front tyres

Fail 30 Dec 2013 59,875 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight wall damage to both front tyres

Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads showing wear

minor wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,875 miles

front pads showing wear

minor wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,593 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,258 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

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 YEU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

EF55 YEU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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