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EJ55 FCF

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,185 mi
Last recorded233,185 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 233,185 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Lower screen cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2026 233,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Lower screen cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2025 215,030 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

crack in front screen

Pass 7 Mar 2024 196,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear damper cover insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust leak

Pass 27 Feb 2023 179,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock has misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight play ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight cracks on bottom of screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 169,324 miles

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 worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 144,246 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 144,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 124,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,008 miles

Front Tyre's edges slightly worn.

Offside Front Headlamp mounting damaged.

Offside Front Outer Mirror cover is missing.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 116,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre's edges slightly worn.

Offside Front Headlamp mounting damaged.

Offside Front Outer Mirror cover is missing.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,159 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 113,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 105,923 miles

Coolant below minimum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to split and leak (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Passably from oil filter or cooler ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,845 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 97,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,924 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 39,529 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,529 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 FCF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

EJ55 FCF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is EJ55 FCF safe to buy?

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