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EJ54 OMU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,650 mi
Last recorded122,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 OMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 122,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,557 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 111,557 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 105,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp has water inside

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 105,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp has water inside

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

mil indicates fault

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,106 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,104 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,701 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge only (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/ axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split to one side (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,851 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,851 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,709 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn very close to limit

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to perish . Advise replacing soon for safety

o/s dip on min mark

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear lower gearbox mount starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jan 2015 51,446 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake Discs Wearing Thin.

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,446 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing

Front Brake Discs Wearing Thin.

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,587 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 43,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres cracking on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,725 miles

Front alloy wheels damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front alloy wheels damaged

High level brake light inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,289 miles

195x50r15 82h continentals

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 14,216 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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EJ54 OMU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EJ54 OMU, 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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EJ54 OMU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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