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EJ05 YSG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,153 mi
Last recorded122,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 112,424 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 109,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Top strut mount bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 105,499 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust shield beside tank is insecure

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,319 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre small cracks

Rear coil spring corroded X2 SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre small cracks

Rear coil spring corroded X2 SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2012 70,580 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 70,580 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,202 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 57,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre at 3mm tread

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 YSG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc diesel 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 YSG, 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 YSG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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