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EJ05 HYH

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,333 mi
Last recorded47,333 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 47,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,417 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 43,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 42,532 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 42,532 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,196 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 41,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 40,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 40,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,086 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 39,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 37,389 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,033 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight pitting to front brake discs.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 23,950 miles

damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2011 17,563 miles

advise near side rear tyre perishing & cracking in side wall

advise wiper blade smeering screen

Pass 13 May 2010 16,329 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 16,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 14,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,839 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 HYH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

EJ05 HYH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 HYH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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