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EJ05 AOL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

159,756 mi
Last recorded159,756 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 AOL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 159,756 miles

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

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded

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

Offside drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2026 159,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded

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

Offside drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 138,527 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 120,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 May 2024 120,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 May 2023 101,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 83,027 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 68,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 67,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 67,601 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,229 miles

front brake discs rusted and scored

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,228 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusted and scored

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 64,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 60,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 53,663 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 53,663 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 49,542 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 49,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 46,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 46,236 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2012 41,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 37,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 32,244 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 32,244 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,402 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 27,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2008 20,810 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 AOL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 AOL, 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 AOL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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