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EF55 YFY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,801 mi
Last recorded144,801 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 144,801 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer doorsill holed and corroded within 300mm of rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer door sill is holed and corroded within 300mm of rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 136,239 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,320 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 129,320 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,907 miles

Offside Rear hand brake effiency only just meet

Fail 31 Jan 2020 127,907 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake effiency only just meet

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,812 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 108,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 108,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 102,030 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,644 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 94,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,369 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,351 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 43,502 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to smear the windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,963 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 30,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YFY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

EF55 YFY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is EF55 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 YFY shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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