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EJ55 HYC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,206 mi
Last recorded143,206 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 136,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,738 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,371 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,939 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,655 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 70,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,252 miles

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 HYC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

EJ55 HYC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is EJ55 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 HYC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ55 HYC have outstanding finance?

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