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EJ05 NVW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 67,362 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Steering rack pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,638 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 66,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,693 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 65,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 54,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 52,250 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,636 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,711 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,711 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,158 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,158 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,739 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,547 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 NVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

EJ05 NVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is EJ05 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 NVW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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