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AE05 XHR

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,977 mi
Last recorded111,977 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 111,977 miles

Rear both axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2016 111,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,279 miles

1.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 65,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,961 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 39,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,826 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 XHR is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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