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EJ05 LKY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,426 mi
Last recorded104,426 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,066 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 99,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,119 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested springs broken and stopping wheel for moving (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,571 miles

engine coolant leak (expansion tank)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 95,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine coolant leak (expansion tank)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 84,622 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 84,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres under inflated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,453 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wheelarch trim inecure

nearside headlamp mountings broken

Fail 19 Dec 2014 72,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wheelarch trim inecure

nearside headlamp mountings broken

Pass 27 Dec 2013 62,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,749 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 48,553 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2010 48,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,692 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 30,397 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 LKY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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