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EJ05 AEP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,635 mi
Last recorded158,635 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 AEP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 158,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 151,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside front wing and nearside front door,both in corroded condition at bottom

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills,floor and chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm/axle support bushes have slight play both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 151,012 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel travels to floor! during pedal pressure test (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system -to- rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front wing and nearside front door,both in corroded condition at bottom

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills,floor and chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 143,068 miles

Offside front wing and nearside front door both rusty at bottom

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 133,885 miles

Brake pedal rubber split and worn.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode slightly under the paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front door corroded along bottom.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 125,069 miles

Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers split and worn slightly.

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,594 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 111,540 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,106 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly split and worn.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis both sides of car. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,567 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Exhaust heat shield at deteriorated at rear and coming loose from fixings

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,553 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and brake pads worn thin

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers split slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,622 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear suspension springs slightly corroded at bottom both sides of car

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,797 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom

Brake pedal rubber split

Engine idle speed fast

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 55,193 miles

suspect water pump has been or is weeping anti freeze coolant keep a i on header tank level

Fail 1 May 2012 55,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect water pump has been or is weeping anti freeze coolant keep a i on header tank level

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 42,389 miles

both rear tyres are cracking badley replacement advised

Fail 1 May 2010 42,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking badley replacement advised

Pass 1 May 2009 35,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,876 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 AEP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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