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EJ05 VMA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,459 mi
Last recorded119,459 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VMA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 119,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside rear integral structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox have oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres edges worn & under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre, fitted the incorrect way round

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

slight noise from the steering rack on lock to lock

Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,203 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,116 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 109,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,698 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,675 miles

ALL tyres heavily cracked in treads - Recommend replacement

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gear box oil leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small splits on ends of offside wiper blade

Pass 27 May 2014 78,698 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 78,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,109 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,064 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2011 38,914 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 35,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,408 miles

rear reg plate perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,375 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,483 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 26,476 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (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 VMA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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