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AE05 XFW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,634 mi
Last recorded101,634 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,634 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 Aug 2020 101,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,199 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 96,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,233 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f+o/s/f bottom ball joint covers damaged but preventing ingress of dirt[sealed]

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,684 miles

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,125 miles

Chassis And Sub Frames Corroded

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edges

Offside Rear Heavily Perished

Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Chassis And Sub Frames Corroded

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edges

Offside Rear Heavily Perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,276 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,918 miles

both rear tyres splitting

brake pipes greased

nearside rim distorted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,222 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,793 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,648 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,544 miles

adv rear alloy wheel on nearside rear buckled slightly on inside edge

adv small dent in alloy wheel on offside front inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,322 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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AE05 XFW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE05 XFW, 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 AE05 XFW registered?

AE05 XFW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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