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EJ05 VLR

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,608 mi
Last recorded99,608 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear back box exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolt seems short in length lock nut not fully through recommend replacement with dust cover

Rear tyres bad condition recommend replacement very soon

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolt seems short in length lock nut not fully through recommend replacement with dust cover

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

both o/s outre tyre walls bad condition borderline pass need replacing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,105 miles

both rear wheels buckled

clutch is slipping

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear wheels buckled

clutch is slipping

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 75,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 70,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,615 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,966 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 54,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,107 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,107 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,120 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 31,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,555 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 15,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 VLR is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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