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EJ55 LWG

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis sections have heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 78,508 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,078 miles

corroded but not holed under neath

Pass 12 Nov 2022 70,084 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 70,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill unable to fully inspect due to covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced unable to fully inspect due to covers sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,595 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 67,595 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,678 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 61,017 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front o rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,297 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,184 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs inner face corroded

oil level on min

Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs inner face corroded

oil level on min

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and corroded

both front tyres have splits in inner sidewalls but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,647 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 27 Jul 2010 31,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,986 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,007 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 LWG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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