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EJ05 AEC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,300 mi
Last recorded144,300 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 AEC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 144,300 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 144,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

child seat fit at front. oil level low. engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 139,002 miles

oil leak from o/s gearbox drive shaft oil seal

Fail 14 Dec 2013 139,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from o/s gearbox drive shaft oil seal

Pass 12 Feb 2013 130,287 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 130,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2012 118,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,875 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,766 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 AEC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ05 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

EJ05 AEC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 AEC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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