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EJ05 LJZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,937 miles

Nearside Front light damage to wing no sharp edges

Nearside Front worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear bumper corner taped but no sharp edges

trim missing on drivers front door no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,259 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,392 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 43,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 37,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,490 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LJZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

EJ05 LJZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 LJZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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