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AD05 MEV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,708 mi
Last recorded117,708 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 116,717 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 25 Jul 2024 116,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,341 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 115,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 113,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,423 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 112,417 miles

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose retaining clip missing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,720 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,589 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,972 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,699 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,466 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,261 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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AD05 MEV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 AD05 MEV, 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 AD05 MEV registered?

AD05 MEV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is AD05 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 MEV 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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