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EG05 FMC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,992 mi
Last recorded63,992 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,992 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 62,300 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 6 May 2025 62,300 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 60,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 60,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 58,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 56,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 55,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2020 53,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,325 miles

rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall.195/50/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall.195/50/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,034 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,724 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 42,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,834 miles

nsr tyre worn on both edges

Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

nsr tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and at 2.8mm

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,932 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 34,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 31,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,194 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,367 miles

both front tyres wearing low,close to limit..

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,502 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,830 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 FMC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FMC, 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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EG05 FMC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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