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EJ05 LHG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,345 mi
Last recorded216,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 216,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 215,148 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 215,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 192,795 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 192,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 187,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 169,975 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 169,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 158,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

tyre size : 195.50.15

Fail 23 Nov 2012 158,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

tyre size : 195.50.15

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 109,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,226 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,226 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,935 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 LHG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

EJ05 LHG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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