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EJ05 NLX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,443 mi
Last recorded86,443 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,443 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 86,443 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 14 inch spare wheel fitted NS (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 67,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 59,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 54,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,056 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 49,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 45,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,229 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,112 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 33,790 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 May 2010 29,755 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,857 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 NLX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

EJ05 NLX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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