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EJ05 VVW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 125,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,251 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 108,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 101,251 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 101,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both wiper blades worn

offside front brake binding

Pass 29 May 2013 86,065 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

front brake discs coroded and worn

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight blow to exhaust joint

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 29 May 2013 86,065 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to n/s outer sill

front brake discs coroded and worn

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight blow to exhaust joint

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 22 May 2012 77,167 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight buckle to O/S/F wheel inner rim.

Slight buckle to O/S/R wheel inner rim.

Fail 22 May 2012 77,167 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight buckle to O/S/F wheel inner rim.

Slight buckle to O/S/R wheel inner rim.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,600 miles

main centre brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside wiper effiency poor

oil level low

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 VVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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