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EJ05 XTD

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XTD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 133,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,074 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 109,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,255 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 98,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,234 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,826 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear too inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,575 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,575 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,706 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,706 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,739 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,874 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,874 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,711 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 53,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,861 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 37,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,416 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 XTD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

EJ05 XTD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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