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EG05 FAA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,090 mi
Last recorded107,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 FAA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 107,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the windscreen has a stone chip

Fail 11 Jun 2025 107,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

the windscreen has a stone chip

Pass 4 Jun 2024 103,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 101,354 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,640 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 92,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,104 miles

Front wiperblades poor condition

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 78,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front wipers worn and small splits

Fail 14 Aug 2012 72,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front wipers worn and small splits

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,657 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,955 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 37,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,299 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 26,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FAA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

EG05 FAA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is EG05 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 FAA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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