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EJ55 HXG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,792 mi
Last recorded96,792 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HXG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,893 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 75,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 65,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,918 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 34,485 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,292 miles

Damage to N/S/F Tyre sidewall.

Handbrake high

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HXG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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