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EJ55 FLM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,835 mi
Last recorded141,835 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2023 141,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 137,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,873 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 133,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 124,992 miles

Injector leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2018 121,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 116,079 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,788 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 106,332 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,131 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer is corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,155 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 62,306 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 39,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 FLM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

EJ55 FLM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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