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EJ05 LFD

2005 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,688 mi
Last recorded176,688 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 176,688 miles

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 176,390 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 152,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 152,480 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 133,173 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

hid bulbs fitted

suspension lowered all round

Fail 8 May 2018 132,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,126 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 120,017 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2016 103,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,648 miles

offside front disc corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front disc corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,524 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 May 2012 63,524 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 57,763 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 52,714 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,285 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2009 44,285 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 32,504 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 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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