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EG05 CEV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,575 mi
Last recorded139,575 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 136,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 133,628 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,371 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 126,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 113,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 113,749 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,499 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,498 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,732 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,932 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2010 41,387 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 41,387 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,052 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 CEV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CEV, 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 EG05 CEV registered?

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

Is EG05 CEV safe to buy?

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