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EJ05 SDY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,961 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor

Fail 2 Dec 2021 121,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 111,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,197 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and valve perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and valve perished

Fail 6 May 2016 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and valve perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and valve perished

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,421 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,613 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,390 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SDY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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