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EJ05 VZT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,995 mi
Last recorded169,995 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 169,995 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Gearbox lower mount bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear offside and near side front wheels buckled

Fail 13 Apr 2021 169,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm METAL CORD COMING THROUGH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/R DOOR OUTER HANDLE STICKS OPEN

RADIATOR CAP MISSING

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 157,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 157,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 145,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 145,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,912 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,908 miles

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

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

Both rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,237 miles

baffles loose in rear box

Fail 7 Apr 2016 110,237 miles

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

baffles loose in rear box

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear & Offside rear bump stops deteriorated and shock absorber sleeve pulled away

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear & Offside rear bump stops deteriorated and shock absorber sleeve pulled away

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre side wall nicked NO cords exposed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,424 miles

front brake pads begining to wear thin-discs poor

front indecators begining to shine white light

minor deterioration rear engine mounting

n/s/r seat belt inspected with child seat fitted

roughness driveshaft bearing

Pass 1 May 2012 68,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering resevoir - Fluid at minimum level

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,939 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 VZT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 VZT, 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 VZT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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