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EJ05 NXB

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,840 mi
Last recorded77,840 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 77,840 miles

o/s strut top bearing stiff

Fail 18 Aug 2025 77,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush worn to excess N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s strut top bearing stiff

Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,052 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,580 miles

Nearside Front wiper

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 63,580 miles

Nearside Front wiper

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,496 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,309 miles

front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 25 Feb 2016 61,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing failed, unable to check as it is locked from the out side. (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wipers

front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,049 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,049 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

screen damaged zone A

Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,842 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

screen damaged zone A

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,303 miles

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

drivers wiper

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,141 miles

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

slight cracks in offside front tyre tread

Pass 15 May 2008 24,593 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 24,593 miles

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

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 NXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

EJ05 NXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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