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EG05 GVU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,839 mi
Last recorded62,839 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,839 miles

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

Front both NSF and OSF Macpherson strut top bearings rough

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,976 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,370 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking fluid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,820 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,249 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 32,249 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,944 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,677 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,313 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,058 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 15,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GVU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG05 GVU registered?

EG05 GVU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is EG05 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 GVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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