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EJ55 LWM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,137 mi
Last recorded128,137 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 128,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 122,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 122,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,241 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,474 miles

Offside Front cv boot damp with grease

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,231 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,346 miles

n/s o/s front brake discs inner faces just starting to pitt/corrode legal at time of test

o/s rear tyre small pin type nail in outer tread edge possibly not repairable

Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front brake discs inner faces just starting to pitt/corrode legal at time of test

o/s rear tyre small pin type nail in outer tread edge possibly not repairable

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,116 miles

o/s fron t lower bumper trim loose an d insecure suggest refit

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,366 miles

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)

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 LWM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

EJ55 LWM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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