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EJ05 HYW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,427 mi
Last recorded135,427 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 116,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 11,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,175 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear shock assistors deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2013 98,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear shock assistors deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2012 86,053 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear wiper not clearing screen

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 8 May 2012 86,053 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear wiper not clearing screen

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 May 2011 78,564 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,507 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,670 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 HYW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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