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EJ05 VEM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,179 mi
Last recorded82,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 82,179 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,189 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,831 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,831 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 42,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,091 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,091 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2013 26,849 miles

nearside front wheel is buckled

Pass 29 May 2012 22,940 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper split

Fail 29 May 2012 22,940 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper split

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 13,851 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 VEM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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