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EJ05 HWL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,141 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,141 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,939 miles

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,905 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 49,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,567 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 5,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,864 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 4,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 3,351 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 HWL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

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

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