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EJ05 VML

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,947 mi
Last recorded118,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,947 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 118,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 113,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 103,761 miles

Drivers seat belt worn

Front wheel

Pass 9 May 2017 94,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 85,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 85,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 81,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,824 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 75,824 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 69,306 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 60,710 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 52,680 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 52,680 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 43,052 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 33,445 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 VML is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

EJ05 VML is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is EJ05 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 VML shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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