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EJ55 LWV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,478 mi
Last recorded80,478 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,478 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,224 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre brake light not working

major oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre worn misshaped inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre brake light not working

major oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre worn misshaped inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,852 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,142 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,900 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,013 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 1 Nov 2008 35,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel

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 LWV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 LWV registered?

EJ55 LWV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is EJ55 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 LWV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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