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EJ05 ULC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,252 mi
Last recorded82,252 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,252 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 79,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 77,123 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 77,123 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 76,611 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 76,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 75,726 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 75,726 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 73,530 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 71,040 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 71,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 67,443 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 67,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 61,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,209 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 48,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 40,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2011 37,274 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres kerbed

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,590 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 25,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,736 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 ULC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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