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EJ05 VFY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,775 mi
Last recorded181,775 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 181,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 179,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 178,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 178,642 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 178,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 164,459 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 15 Apr 2013 164,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 8 May 2012 144,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 144,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,179 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 May 2010 105,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has sidewall repair

Pass 17 May 2010 105,127 miles

Offside front tyre has sidewall repair

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,719 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,469 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 VFY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

EJ05 VFY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EJ05 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 VFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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