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EJ05 VGR

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,638 mi
Last recorded102,638 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VGR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,638 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

fuel cap broken but still sealing correctly

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,714 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and Suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2024 100,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to Rear near rear axle mount (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and Suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,733 miles

Exhaust System in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 98,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust System in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,666 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 91,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,854 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 82,850 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 74,502 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,633 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,068 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,627 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,648 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,347 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 VGR is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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