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EJ55 EXA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,752 mi
Last recorded104,752 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 104,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,660 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 91,659 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed in to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 85,351 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 80,550 miles

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

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

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 58,989 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,518 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,392 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 EXA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXA, 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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What year was EJ55 EXA registered?

EJ55 EXA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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