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EJ05 XUU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,375 mi
Last recorded96,375 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 96,375 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 94,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front headlamp slightly damage but still secure position

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,517 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 92,517 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. slightly cracked and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,772 miles

nearside rear tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 65,688 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear coil springs are corroded

front brake disks are corroded/worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked and worn out of shape

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear coil springs are corroded

front brake disks are corroded/worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked and worn out of shape

Pass 2 May 2014 63,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2013 59,291 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 59,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 53,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 May 2012 53,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,483 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 44,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2008 22,561 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 XUU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

EJ05 XUU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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