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EJ05 LMX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,868 mi
Last recorded54,868 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 54,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside working faster 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy just acceptable (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damage on offside rear quarter

Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

body damage to offside rear quarter

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body damage to rear quarter and bumper

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,601 miles

Offside Rear panel/bumper damage

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,264 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished on the outer edge

Fail 16 May 2018 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished on the outer edge

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 38,578 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 38,578 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 35,648 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 35,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 33,028 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 May 2014 29,360 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2013 24,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 14 May 2013 24,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 14 May 2012 21,293 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 21,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 12,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LMX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

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

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