MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()
Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower gearbox mount deteriorated
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear shock absorbers worn
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around silencer join and mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower gearbox mount deteriorated
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear shock absorbers worn
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
hid bulbs fitted
suspension lowered all round
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
hid bulbs fitted
suspension lowered all round
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge and worn close to cords in inner tread (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front disc corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front disc corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall but no cord exposed
rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall but no cord exposed
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
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EJ05 LFD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LFD, 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 LFD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2005.
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