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EJ55 NLZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,839 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 76,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,933 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 73,933 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,245 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high-level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high-level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 57,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,241 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,259 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,078 miles

all 4 tyre walls to tread area cracking started

signs of n/s front outer tread wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,193 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 NLZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

EJ55 NLZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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