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EJ05 VCF

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,998 mi
Last recorded165,998 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 165,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 166,766 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 160,737 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 154,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded at rear attn n f

Pass 24 May 2023 147,785 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 147,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 140,386 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2021 133,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2020 127,276 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 121,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 113,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 105,147 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 105,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 100,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 93,766 miles

both front tyres worn just on legal limit

Pass 27 May 2014 85,413 miles

both rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Pass 29 May 2013 76,896 miles

front inner brake pads very low

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight distortion to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 14 May 2012 68,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,445 miles

all tyres wearing close to limit

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 20 May 2009 43,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,601 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 32,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VCF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

EJ05 VCF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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