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EJ05 RNE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,669 mi
Last recorded93,669 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RNE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 93,669 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 91,148 miles

Auxiliary belt perished.

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 87,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 86,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 85,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 84,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,133 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,133 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,876 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 74,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,802 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 72,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber covers come adrift

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,708 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,808 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 42,808 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RNE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

EJ05 RNE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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