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EG05 GWE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 89,320 miles

Centre brake light reduced output

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking minor

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both, and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 81,882 miles

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

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

centre + rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 27 May 2014 72,002 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and deep splits in tread.

Fail 27 May 2014 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and deep splits in tread.

Pass 31 May 2013 61,386 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 61,386 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 53,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,407 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 GWE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

EG05 GWE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is EG05 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 GWE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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