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EJ55 LTO

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LTO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 159,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,831 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front the seat tilt is inop

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dirt cover loose on the shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Sounds like an injector blowing past

Various small stone chips on the windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2020 151,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front the seat tilt is inop

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dirt cover loose on the shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Sounds like an injector blowing past

Various small stone chips on the windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,656 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 127,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 125,670 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 116,265 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear shock absorber cover loose.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,230 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,837 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,701 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,701 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,689 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to cord 10mm long plus nail in tread

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

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 LTO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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