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EJ05 ZFD

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,283 mi
Last recorded100,283 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,283 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 100,283 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak engine

Pass 2 May 2024 86,839 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both side repeater lenses black / tinted

Fail 2 May 2024 86,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both side repeater lenses black / tinted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,406 miles

both side repeater lenses black/tinted

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

Offside Front brake lag - 24% (max limit 25%)

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 82,406 miles

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

Offside Front brake lag - 24% (max limit 25%)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both side repeater lenses black/tinted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing on a small area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 71,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing on a small area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,909 miles

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear section pf exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2019 51,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear section pf exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2018 50,392 miles

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

exhaust back box correded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,986 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,139 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,791 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,147 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,584 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,402 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 35,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,417 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZFD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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