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EG05 GWU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,453 mi
Last recorded168,453 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 168,453 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 168,451 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,637 miles

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

Nearside Front small cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear small cut inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 142,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 142,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 125,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front brake pads worn below 50%

Pass 17 Aug 2012 115,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 115,966 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 107,368 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 107,362 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,679 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,121 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,177 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 GWU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

EG05 GWU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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