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EJ55 FCG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,273 mi
Last recorded108,273 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,273 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 108,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,554 miles

COOLANT BOTTLE CRACKED AND LEAKING STEAM

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,205 miles

Front Inner tyre edges starting to wear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 96,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner tyre edges starting to wear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 86,917 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,547 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,332 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,333 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,687 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,953 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,953 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,636 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 27,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

side wall damage to nearside front tyre 195 50 15h

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 FCG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

EJ55 FCG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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