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EJ55 KCZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KCZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,274 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,095 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres are perished

headlamps aim on the low limit

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,195 miles

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

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

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,214 miles

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

Front TYRES ARE PERISHED

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

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTING

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,001 miles

Nearside headlamp fixings broken

all 4 tyres ageing

exhaust center section has slight blow

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,543 miles

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,929 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,425 miles

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,615 miles

OIL LEAKS

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,847 miles

long travel on the hand brake lever

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut offside rear tyre

wiper blades splitting

Fail 9 Nov 2011 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cut offside rear tyre

wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,654 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2010 24,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,490 miles

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

offside front fog lamp broken

rear wiper poor

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 KCZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

EJ55 KCZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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