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EJ55 FDL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,422 mi
Last recorded99,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 99,421 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front rotation noise

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 Inner slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 94,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 85,462 miles

Front wipers not clearing water eficentley

headlamps glass deteriated needs re polishing

Fail 10 Jun 2020 85,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers not clearing water eficentley

headlamps glass deteriated needs re polishing

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,240 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspect suspension upper mount faulty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,296 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front suspension noisy no excessive play found time of test

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,292 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,840 miles

Offside Front top mounting on suspension spring creaking

Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front top mounting on suspension spring creaking

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,190 miles

front suspension noisy, no obvious defects when on test.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front suspension noisy, no obvious defects when on test.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear tyres starting to crack

front and rear wiper blades smearing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,714 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 31,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,717 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 26,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,639 miles

all tyres starting to crack in the treads

tracking front tyres weaing outer edges

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 FDL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FDL, 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 FDL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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