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EJ55 FFT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,067 mi
Last recorded110,067 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,067 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 106,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,195 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 87,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,911 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2019 81,911 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,739 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,566 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,532 miles

nsr tyre perrished

osr tyre perrished

Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,528 miles

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

nsr tyre perrished

osr tyre perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,861 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn from inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,559 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,480 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread

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 FFT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

EJ55 FFT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is EJ55 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 FFT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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