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EJ05 VVC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,968 mi
Last recorded37,968 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 37,968 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 37,408 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,456 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 36,456 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,685 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 35,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,122 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 23,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,224 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,629 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,004 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 VVC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

EJ05 VVC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is EJ05 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 VVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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