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EG05 LWT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 133,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,249 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 128,473 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,012 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,843 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,868 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 LWT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

EG05 LWT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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