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EJ55 EVW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,236 mi
Last recorded81,236 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTTER/INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTTER/INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTTER/INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTTER/INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,476 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 73,700 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,748 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel bearings slighty noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 62,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2012 55,488 miles

o/s rear shocker cover deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2012 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear shocker cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,745 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,382 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 33,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 EVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EJ55 EVW, 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 EVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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