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EG05 CEA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,233 mi
Last recorded108,233 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 108,233 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 108,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working NSF Wiper split (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,540 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both are split but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4. rears are slightly worse than the fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 105,716 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 104,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on shoulder and cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,912 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken off and ft flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on shoulder and cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,277 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 100,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,924 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 95,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,434 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2016 86,434 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,499 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,363 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,363 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,393 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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EG05 CEA 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 73.1%.

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 EG05 CEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG05 CEA registered?

EG05 CEA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is EG05 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 CEA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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