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EJ05 VDY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 124,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge and tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust u clamps broken

Fail 2 Oct 2017 124,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and worn to 2mm (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge and tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust u clamps broken

Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,465 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 116,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,395 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine management light on

gear selector is very stiff

rear exhaust clamps are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,395 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine management light on

gear selector is very stiff

rear exhaust clamps are corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,898 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 97,898 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 80,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,779 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,646 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 47,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,785 miles

Offside 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 VDY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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