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EG05 GTU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,223 mi
Last recorded115,223 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 115,223 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated

both sides rear sills / closing panels corroded

front exhaust silencer missing

injectors chuffing and injector area damp - no leak found during test

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2025 115,223 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture weeping brake fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated

both sides rear sills / closing panels corroded

front exhaust silencer missing

injectors chuffing and injector area damp - no leak found during test

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2024 115,187 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 114,778 miles

Rear Brake pipe are rusted both sides of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,478 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,013 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 108,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,056 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,859 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

slight wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2015 95,573 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

slight wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,992 miles

discs and pads worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,225 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,544 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 44,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,772 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)

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 GTU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

EG05 GTU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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