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EJ05 YLO

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 81,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,212 miles

tyres perishing and starting to split on outer edges worn all around

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

tyres perishing and starting to split on outer edges worn all around

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,829 miles

All four road tyres are cracked

coil spring corroded All four road springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 49,829 miles

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

All four road tyres are cracked

coil spring corroded All four road springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,477 miles

wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,174 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 25,174 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 17,119 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,119 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 YLO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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