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AD54 WTA

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,580 mi
Last recorded181,580 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 181,580 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f and o/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 181,571 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f and o/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2020 178,020 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split /broken (6.1.2 (a))

middle heat shield lose

Fail 6 Oct 2020 178,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split /broken (6.1.2 (a))

middle heat shield lose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 170,222 miles

Back box hanger broken

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield lose

Fail 13 Mar 2019 170,216 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Back box hanger broken

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake long

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear heat shield lose

Pass 14 Mar 2018 160,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 160,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (marked with yellow crayon) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,587 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 129,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 120,313 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,954 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,656 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 84,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,594 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,013 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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AD54 WTA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AD54 WTA, 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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AD54 WTA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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