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EJ05 VDA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,474 mi
Last recorded85,474 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VDA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Damage to body

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,698 miles

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

Offside Front Damage to quarter panel, but not likely to cause harm or injury.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 82,698 miles

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

Offside Front Damage to quarter panel, but not likely to cause harm or injury.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 52,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between treads.

Pass 27 May 2016 50,469 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 50,469 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 47,490 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 22 May 2015 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2014 44,713 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2013 42,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 39,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 34,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,942 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 22,307 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 VDA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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