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EJ05 HVT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,702 mi
Last recorded153,702 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 153,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside HEADLIGHT DAMAGE BUT NOT SHARP EDGE

Offside WING PANEL DAMAGE BUT NOT SHARP EDGE

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 153,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside HEADLIGHT DAMAGE BUT NOT SHARP EDGE

Offside WING PANEL DAMAGE BUT NOT SHARP EDGE

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,479 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2022 126,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,723 miles

3rd Stop light don't work

Fail 25 Jun 2021 109,723 miles

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

3rd Stop light don't work

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner face of the disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pad on approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 103,547 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,132 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 96,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,056 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,976 miles

front brake discs rusty/corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose/broken

rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 13 Jun 2016 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs rusty/corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose/broken

rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,680 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,670 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriating

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,655 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,385 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,341 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,909 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 15,909 miles

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

o/s front starting to split on inner tread patern

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 HVT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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