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EJ05 VWA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,854 mi
Last recorded99,854 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,734 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 95,733 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,129 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 92,124 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 87,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,523 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,825 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,472 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 50,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,193 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 VWA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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