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EJ55 CXC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,995 mi
Last recorded134,995 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 129,440 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 129,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,561 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 124,377 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface has water in (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm seized

Fail 21 Jan 2020 118,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit underside of vehicle (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking in engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground underside of vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface has water in (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm seized

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,391 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens misted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens misted (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking most of in the engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system resting on the rear axle

power steering level below the min mark

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,491 miles

exhaust catching the rear beam

Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement emergency fuel cap in use (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped in the wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at the pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking most of (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

exhaust catching the rear beam

Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 103,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,305 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre

front disc in poor condition

oil leaks

stone chips to screen

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,239 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion boot floor

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,188 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,055 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 19,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,896 miles

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

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 CXC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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