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EJ05 EGY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,861 mi
Last recorded93,861 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 EGY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise osf wing holed and corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 93,855 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise osf wing holed and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise osf lower wing corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise osf lower wing corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,413 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,590 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,601 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,792 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,158 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 EGY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EGY, 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 EGY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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