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EG05 FMP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 FMP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 126,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wishbone mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front top strut cups starting to rust

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting

Nearside Front track rod end boot deteriorating

Offside Front brake pipe rusting

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,288 miles

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

Emissions not tested thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,115 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,517 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,878 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,624 miles

n s f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,624 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n s f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,171 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)

sligh play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front discs have lips

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,234 miles

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

both front discs some wear & corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,924 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 40,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 FMP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FMP, 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 FMP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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