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EJ05 HXV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,854 mi
Last recorded81,854 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,854 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 81,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,254 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,020 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,448 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,401 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,834 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 39,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2011 31,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,521 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 25,520 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 20,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,854 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 HXV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc 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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

EJ05 HXV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is EJ05 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 HXV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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