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EG05 DKL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 DKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 96,533 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,302 miles

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

High leval brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,885 miles

High leval brake not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,925 miles

High level brake light not working

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,375 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,052 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2012 52,106 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,914 miles

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

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 DKL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DKL, 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 DKL registered?

EG05 DKL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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