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EJ05 NVC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,981 mi
Last recorded72,981 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 72,981 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 70,022 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,621 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 65,621 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,852 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 24,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NVC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

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

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