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EJ05 SBZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,725 mi
Last recorded49,725 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,725 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 37,810 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,920 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 26,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,304 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 25,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 23,288 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,233 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,299 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 12,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,540 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 SBZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

EJ05 SBZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is EJ05 SBZ safe to buy?

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