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EG05 GXL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

167,640 mi
Last recorded167,640 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 167,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 161,201 miles

NSR AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER PLASTIC COVERS LOOSE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 161,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

NSR AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER PLASTIC COVERS LOOSE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 152,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER LOOSE

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 152,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER LOOSE

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 146,828 miles

195/50r15

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer heatshield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2018 146,828 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

195/50r15

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2017 136,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 129,943 miles

EML on

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2016 129,943 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,096 miles

mil light on

Fail 5 Sep 2015 111,980 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 13 Sep 2014 97,739 miles

EML on

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 97,739 miles

EML on

Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,621 miles

mil light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,801 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,907 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight roughness

long hand brake travel

Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel bearings have slight roughness

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,591 miles

N/S/R Wing Damaged

O/S/F Wheel Rim Damaged on Inside edge

O/S/R Corner Panel Damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R Wing Damaged

O/S/F Wheel Rim Damaged on Inside edge

O/S/R Corner Panel Damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,998 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,298 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 GXL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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