MOT Status
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137,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside rear tyre bald on the outer edge
Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it
both rear tyres cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres cracked
front wipers starting to smear screen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front windscreen sratched in drivers view
nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to chords
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front windscreen sratched in drivers view
nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to chords
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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EG05 GXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?
EG05 GXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 2005.
Is EG05 GXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for EG05 GXB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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