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EJ55 NKN

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 152,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 152,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 148,580 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 142,229 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,706 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 127,845 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 119,432 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front shock absorbers slightly damp

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 May 2018 119,432 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust section starting to rust and slight leak

front shock absorbers slightly damp

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,706 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,192 miles

both front and nearside rear shock absorbers slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,556 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,880 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,567 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,567 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,567 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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 NKN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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