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EG05 DSE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 148,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi outter skin on exhaust

steering rack has seapage

Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 141,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 141,593 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,594 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 130,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded but not excessive

oil leak but not excessive

rear axle bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,357 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hanger broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre valves perished/splitting

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,278 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 96,724 miles

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

Fail 3 May 2017 96,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2016 87,088 miles

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 87,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,270 miles

some corrosion and wear to front brake disc's

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion and wear to front brake disc's

Fail 6 May 2014 69,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear centre upper light not working

Pass 6 May 2014 69,123 miles

rear centre upper light not working

Pass 10 May 2013 61,023 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,967 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 4 May 2012 51,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,481 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 36,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 36,273 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,586 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,018 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 DSE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

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

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