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EJ05 VYG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,643 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 122,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 112,663 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,540 miles

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deterioted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,493 miles

front brake discs corroding and wearing

front brake pads wearing low

fuel pipe corroding

n/s front tyre wearing

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Fail 18 Aug 2014 95,493 miles

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

front brake discs corroding and wearing

front brake pads wearing low

fuel pipe corroding

n/s front tyre wearing

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,976 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 37,800 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 VYG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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