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EJ05 VMR

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VMR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 110,729 miles

Coil spring corroded all four of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

car got rust underneath whole car

Fail 8 Jun 2024 110,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured making noise on turning wheel (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

car got rust underneath whole car

Pass 15 Jun 2023 107,920 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,157 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 92,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 92,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,235 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General Corrosion To chassis And Suspension Components

Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,235 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General Corrosion To chassis And Suspension Components

Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,104 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,210 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted but not seriously weakened

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in osf track rod end ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,722 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,722 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,624 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,226 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 VMR is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

EJ05 VMR is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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