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EF55 YFL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,770 mi
Last recorded141,770 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 141,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 130,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 124,863 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 124,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,229 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 110,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,803 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,673 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,677 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 30,677 miles

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

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 YFL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

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

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