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AA05 TAG

2013 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,913 mi
Last recorded92,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 TAG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 92,913 miles

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,705 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 78,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,466 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (in line with steering wheel) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,399 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 65,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,512 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 46,633 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 46,632 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,563 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,420 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,739 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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AA05 TAG is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 AA05 TAG, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AA05 TAG is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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