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EJ55 FLN

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,688 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,402 miles

Brake pedal rubber split.

Central Rear Stop light not working.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Gearbox oil. ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 88,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber split.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Gearbox oil. ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,891 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,525 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 72,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,093 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,492 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,492 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,416 miles

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

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

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 FLN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

EJ55 FLN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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