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EJ05 FLN

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,797 mi
Last recorded150,797 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FLN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,797 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 150,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 139,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 133,576 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 124,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape inner edge

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 124,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 118,764 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 118,764 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 92,471 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2016 83,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 72,829 miles

front brake discs worn

malfunction lamp iluminated

Fail 5 Apr 2014 61,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine malfunction lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,078 miles

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

engine malfunction lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,626 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,268 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 36,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise near side rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 28 Apr 2010 12,664 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,478 miles

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,572 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 FLN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

EJ05 FLN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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