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EG05 DSY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Excessively Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,969 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Excessively Perished In Tread And Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 99,969 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Excessively Perished In Tread And Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,304 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 94,304 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,916 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 90,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 90,741 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/50 x 15 82 v ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 89,353 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 May 2017 89,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 86,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 83,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 78,987 miles

offside front tyre distoted/out of shape.

offside front wheel inner rim slight damage.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,809 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 69,144 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,907 miles

drivers seat release mech for rear passengers impaired

Fail 4 May 2011 62,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

drivers seat release mech for rear passengers impaired

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,567 miles

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

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

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,776 miles

rear number plate deteriorating - bonnet saft catch lever broken - scuffing to offside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorating - bonnet saft catch lever broken - scuffing to offside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,326 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads starting to get low

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 DSY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DSY, 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 DSY registered?

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

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