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EG05 GYD

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 133,562 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 133,562 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 120,190 miles

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

body has corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 118,860 miles

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

body has corrosion.

Fail 14 May 2019 118,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

body has corrosion.

Pass 4 May 2018 115,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 115,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 111,599 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 108,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 108,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 104,074 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

air con pipes insecure.

brake fluid dirty.

exhaust corroded.

rear brakes imbalanced 25%

Fail 19 May 2015 104,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

air con pipes insecure.

brake fluid dirty.

exhaust corroded.

rear brakes imbalanced 25%

Pass 20 May 2014 100,344 miles

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

radiator housing damaged.

Fail 14 May 2014 100,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator housing damaged.

Pass 7 May 2013 94,626 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 7 May 2013 94,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 16 May 2012 89,515 miles

handbrake travel getting high

o/s gear oil seal leaking.

Fail 16 May 2012 89,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

handbrake travel getting high

o/s gear oil seal leaking.

Pass 16 May 2011 85,233 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

o/s/f wiper split but still clears screen effectively

Fail 16 May 2011 85,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs inner faces corroded

o/s/f wiper split but still clears screen effectively

Pass 19 May 2010 80,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 77,365 miles

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

front tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,381 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 GYD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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