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EJ55 CWF

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 121,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle under-body corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 121,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged at pump (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak and difficult to select gear

injector leaking at seal

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulder and misshaped

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,407 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 113,393 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both 75 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,371 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 109,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 96,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 13 Sep 2012 59,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,840 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,074 miles

exhaust fumes coming into vehicle.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,363 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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EJ55 CWF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ55 CWF, 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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EJ55 CWF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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