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EJ05 VCY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,651 mi
Last recorded100,651 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,651 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 100,651 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,570 miles

EML on

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,872 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 35,494 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 35,494 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)

Fail 16 May 2008 26,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 26,732 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 VCY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

EJ05 VCY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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