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A13 WLH

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 97,700 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/wheel archs repairs coverd in underseal at time of test not allowing full inspection at time test!!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2025 97,653 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,945 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 79,870 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,666 miles

Rear repaired rear axle, thin in parts

Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,595 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 75,555 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre shoulders deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,531 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,128 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 39,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,694 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,503 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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A13 WLH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A13 WLH, 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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A13 WLH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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