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EJ05 XTK

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,621 mi
Last recorded113,621 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XTK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,621 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

gearbox leaking oil

injector seal has a slight leak

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,617 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs pitted and grooved

gearbox leaking oil

injector seal has a slight leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,717 miles

injector seal leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

injector seal leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 97,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,299 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight compression leakage at injector area

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,299 miles

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

slight compression leakage at injector area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,601 miles

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

exhaust gas bypassing @ injector area

rear heat shield fouling exhaust

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,501 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust gas bypassing @ injector area

rear heat shield fouling exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,732 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,880 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,859 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,682 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 44,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight noise from engine,injector leak?

Pass 27 May 2008 34,757 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 XTK is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XTK, 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 XTK is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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