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AC04 COX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,529 mi
Last recorded54,529 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 COX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,853 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 51,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 48,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 48,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both lights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,073 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 43,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,360 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,046 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre tread edges starting to wear

nearside rear and both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and outer edge worn low

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,018 miles

Nearside Rear scrape noise when wheel rotated

Offside Rear scrape noise when wheel rotated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 12,998 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 12,998 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,934 miles

Age related cracks in nearside front tyre.

Age related cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Age related cracks in offside front tyre.

Age related cracks in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,034 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 10,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 6,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,660 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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AC04 COX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AC04 COX, 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 AC04 COX registered?

AC04 COX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is AC04 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 COX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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