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EG05 GVM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,268 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has exterior damage but not effecting the overall structure of the vehicle .

Fail 15 Jul 2024 100,268 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth will show plys and cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle has exterior damage but not effecting the overall structure of the vehicle .

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,220 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering rack leaking.

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Jul 2023 93,220 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering rack leaking.

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged/dented\corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield (rear) insecure

vehicle under body (rear) surface rust

Fail 17 Jul 2022 86,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged/dented\corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield (rear) insecure

vehicle under body (rear) surface rust

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/rear wheel arch + door damaged (prior test)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,764 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/rear wheel arch + door damaged (prior test)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,944 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,870 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 20 Aug 2018 69,870 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,247 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both n/s doors & n/s/front wing damaged(prior test)

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/rear door & wheel arch damaged(prior test)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,974 miles

coolant level low

Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 43,929 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 38,870 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 38,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,422 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,455 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 GVM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 GVM, 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 GVM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 August 2005.

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