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EG05 LZE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 103,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,793 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 78,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,753 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 60,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,963 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,062 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,663 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 12,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LZE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

EG05 LZE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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