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EJ05 NPU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise herd. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front rear lower wing/wheel arch corrded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 90,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front rear lower wing/wheel arch corrded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front bottom of wing corroding.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,511 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Both Front Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

Engine Cover Fitted

O/S/R Inner Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Brakes Noisy Requires Further Inspection

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,138 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter perished

Fail 22 Jan 2020 78,131 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter perished

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,971 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall, mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn and corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc worn and corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting clamp deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion DOOR SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,643 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S = RE-TORQUE REQUIRED (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,143 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

nearside sill has been repaired

Fail 11 Nov 2014 57,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

nearside sill has been repaired

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,560 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,402 miles

wear in offside front drive shaft bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,668 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 18 Nov 2009 24,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,351 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 NPU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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