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A28 LEE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,072 mi
Last recorded151,072 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 LEE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 151,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 151,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 145,230 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 138,829 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,897 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 137,895 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

power steering pump noisy

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

power steering pump noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 110,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,124 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres stepping

Fail 6 Dec 2017 103,124 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,873 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 86,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,910 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 60,894 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 60,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 46,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,779 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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A28 LEE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A28 LEE, 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 A28 LEE registered?

A28 LEE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is A28 LEE safe to buy?

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