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EJ05 VCM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VCM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,028 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,934 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front seat can not be folded forward

Fail 18 Feb 2021 105,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front seat can not be folded forward

Pass 22 Feb 2020 98,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Hose close to strut and potential to rub through to inner material (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 94,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on suspetion leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 89,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,643 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 84,485 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror crack (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,290 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 59,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 49,684 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 May 2011 49,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,271 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 43,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VCM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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