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EJ05 ZGB

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,857 mi
Last recorded61,857 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZGB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn corroded/BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking of the shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded in bottom cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box has corrosion of the skins

Fail 24 Sep 2020 61,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn corroded/BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking of the shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded in bottom cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box has corrosion of the skins

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,212 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,687 miles

front brake pads approx 70 % worn

Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,048 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,765 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 38,765 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,452 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 36,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall slight cut

Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 31,434 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 31,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2011 29,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,896 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 24,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,216 miles

Cut in o/s rear tread cords not shown

Pass 6 May 2008 18,453 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 ZGB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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