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EJ55 NZD

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,400 mi
Last recorded166,400 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NZD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion under body

Pass 21 Dec 2019 161,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on fuel lines

signs of corrosion on o/s/r arch

under body surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 155,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 145,752 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 145,750 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 135,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,089 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake hose slightly damp no leak visible

Fail 15 Jun 2015 125,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake hose slightly damp no leak visible

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,673 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 109,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,475 miles

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

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,460 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 NZD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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