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EJ05 HVZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,119 mi
Last recorded160,119 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 160,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 160,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 140,718 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 132,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 130,729 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,468 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,468 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 104,626 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 104,626 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,167 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2015 82,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 66,943 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 57,197 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 57,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,965 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HVZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

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

Is EJ05 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 HVZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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