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EJ05 RZV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,196 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 49,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross member bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross member bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroding

under body rusting

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,532 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 47,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,301 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 45,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,294 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,074 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,124 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,881 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,881 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 33,468 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,468 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 30,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,151 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,151 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,343 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 RZV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 RZV, 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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EJ05 RZV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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