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EJ05 NLF

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,736 mi
Last recorded143,736 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 143,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 127,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 127,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 111,268 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,268 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exh mtg broken

slight binding o/s/r brakes

Pass 1 May 2013 97,305 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 84,486 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

x1 bracket broken on exhaust backbox

Fail 4 May 2012 84,486 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

x1 bracket broken on exhaust backbox

Pass 5 May 2011 69,296 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 51,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 NLF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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