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EG05 CFJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,323 mi
Last recorded96,323 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,602 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 53,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake travel becoming excessive

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f wiper deteriorating

o/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge - close to unrepairable area

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,342 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder of tread 2mm left on

Small chip in nearside upper corner of front screen outside swept area

Small nail in outer edge of offside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,513 miles

Nail in outer edge of offside rear tyre tread

Offside outer sill at rear damaged slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,513 miles

Nail in outer edge of offside rear tyre tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer sill at rear damaged slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,323 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 31,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,215 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 CFJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EG05 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

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

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