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Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm , chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside of body corroded
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad starting to unbond
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Not severely,slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops and covers deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear both rear bump stops worn
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at 3.10. (2.34) (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear both rear bump stops worn
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear and n/s/r bump stops worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and should be replaced (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and should be replaced (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
both rear tyres cracked and perished
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and should be replaced (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and should be replaced (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
both rear tyres cracked and perished
injector chuffing and has a compression leak. Should be repaired immediately
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r and front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
slight knocking from steering rack on change of direction
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r and front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight knocking from steering rack on change of direction
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear and o/s/r shock absorber dirty covers and bump stops deteriorated
Offside Front and n/s/f steering bushes slight movement
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear and o/s/r shock absorber dirty covers and bump stops deteriorated
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front and n/s/f steering bushes slight movement
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge
both rear shock absorber casings broken and hanging down
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge
both rear shock absorber casings broken and hanging down
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to outer side wall of nearside front tyre
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EG05 GZB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GZB, 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 GZB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 August 2005.
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