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EJ05 ABX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ABX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 125,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 121,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 121,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,952 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 112,933 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,209 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Both n/s & o/s Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Both n/s & o/s Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 89,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 81,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 71,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 63,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2015 53,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,507 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 28 Apr 2012 32,772 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 29,393 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)

Fail 6 May 2011 29,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 21 Apr 2010 18,922 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,135 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 29 Apr 2008 14,496 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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EJ05 ABX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ05 ABX, 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 EJ05 ABX registered?

EJ05 ABX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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