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EG05 FMX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,084 mi
Last recorded170,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 170,084 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil filter is leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake effort is 28% behind nearside front during application - ,approaching limit. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine has a second oil leak from the upper engine area onto the catalytic converter heatshield.

Front seats' release mechanisms to allow access to/from rear seats don't work. Attention recommended, passengers could become trapped.

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front suspension top mounting cup is corroded.

Offside windscreen washer jet is weak.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 161,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front effort is 27% behind nearside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Damage to nearside sill, vehicle structure is not seriously weakened.

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

Front seats folding mechanisms don't work. If rear seats are used, consideration should be given to escape and access in an emergency.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and cracking in inner wall - replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted - maintains pressure on seal.

offside front suspension top mounting bearing cup is corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 161,114 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front effort is 27% behind nearside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Damage to nearside sill, vehicle structure is not seriously weakened.

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

Front seats folding mechanisms don't work. If rear seats are used, consideration should be given to escape and access in an emergency.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and cracking in inner wall - replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front suspension top mounting bearing cup is corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 150,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 144,145 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 139,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy cuts to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre nailed

Offside Front washer jet poor

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

exhaust corroded

no.plates poor

slight damage to sills

Fail 13 Jan 2016 139,946 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy cuts to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre nailed

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

exhaust corroded

no.plates poor

slight damage to sills

Pass 17 Jan 2015 125,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

no.plates poor

nsr tyre wearing on edges/low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both aims on upper limits

corrosion on exhaust rear brackets

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,338 miles

Front windscreen cracked outside swept area

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,786 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 FMX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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