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EG05 GXT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,517 mi
Last recorded121,517 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,517 miles

various items corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 115,470 miles

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2024 115,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,866 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,609 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 76,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,774 miles

wear to o/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2017 68,764 miles

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

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

wear to o/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,509 miles

wear / cracking to o/s rear tyre

wear to front brake pads

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,969 miles

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,718 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,758 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,034 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,626 miles

minor cracking to tyre sidewalls

small cut to offside rear tyre

tyres worn on edges on 2 mm

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,766 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 GXT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

EG05 GXT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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