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AB51 XAB

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 XAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,217 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded off

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak and level low ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded off

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

Offside Front coolant pipe loose

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,869 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,093 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Rear Upper brakelamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2021 64,093 miles

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Rear Upper brakelamp not working

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,543 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,051 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 60,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,951 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Top Brake Light Not Working

Fail 19 Jun 2018 53,949 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Top Brake Light Not Working

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 49,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,848 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,848 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,655 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,110 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 18 Mar 2009 18,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,048 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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AB51 XAB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AB51 XAB, 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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AB51 XAB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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