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EG05 LFL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,987 mi
Last recorded136,987 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 136,987 miles

Both front seat tilt mechanism broken

Both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 136,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front seat tilt mechanism broken

Both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2023 130,597 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 130,581 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,667 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 119,968 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front wheel rim buckled

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Rear coils corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 119,968 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front wheel rim buckled

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Rear coils corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,514 miles

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

both front wheels slightly buckled

rear back-box corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,239 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 101,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,166 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,406 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,925 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres severly stepped on inner areas of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,535 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,966 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 LFL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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