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EJ05 UON

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 UON
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,246 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 62,334 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 62,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,530 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 61,530 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,441 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 61,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 52,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,965 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 49,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower bumper missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wing and inner wing damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 46,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,614 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,984 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 25,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,065 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,144 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,323 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 UON is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UON, 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 UON registered?

EJ05 UON is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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