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EJ05 HVW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 52,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,394 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor stonechips front screen

slight buckle to offside front road wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,927 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

slight buckle to offside road wheels

slight perishing to tyres

Fail 25 Jul 2013 43,927 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around steering rack

slight buckle to offside road wheels

slight perishing to tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,846 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 27,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,365 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 30 May 2008 12,261 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 HVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVW, 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 HVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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