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EJ05 VCG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,720 mi
Last recorded131,720 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 131,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 131,720 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 125,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 117,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 110,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 110,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 104,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 97,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 90,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 90,477 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 82,616 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 69,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2014 58,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 58,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,255 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 38,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 19,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,332 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 VCG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 VCG registered?

EJ05 VCG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 VCG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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