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EJ05 VPM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,436 mi
Last recorded85,436 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,436 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 85,432 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,944 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 76,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,510 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2018 72,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,089 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 72,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,517 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 69,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,815 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 92,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,285 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn to legal limit, both have deep cuts in outer sidewalls (no visible cords) and perished in tread.

nail in offside rear tyre (not repairable)

rear exhaust slightly corroded and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,396 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,293 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small split but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,258 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,267 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge & cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to perish & cut in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,911 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 VPM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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