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EJ05 EHU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,619 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 141,374 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

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

coolant level low

Fail 25 Apr 2020 141,370 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central centre exhaust pipe corroded

Front front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

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

coolant level low

Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2019 130,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber deteriorated and split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 2 May 2018 119,390 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 May 2018 119,388 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both rear tyres getting low

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,155 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 108,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,833 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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,833 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside mirror secured with tape

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 78,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 68,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,712 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,752 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,582 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 EHU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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