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EJ05 NTF

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,921 miles

Rear Trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 67,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,008 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 59,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage around pump and power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,239 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 57,239 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,917 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,853 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 36,763 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,763 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,003 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 30,003 miles

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

o/s front tyre has a tear starting on the inner sidewall.

Pass 23 May 2008 23,148 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in the tread and slight sidewall damage.

small cut in n/s rear tyre.

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 NTF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

EJ05 NTF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is EJ05 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 NTF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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