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AE05 XHU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 130,920 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 130,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,746 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 125,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 121,969 miles

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 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 121,969 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 119,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 119,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 114,497 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 114,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 112,042 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded/holed

Fail 30 Jun 2021 112,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded/holed

Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,672 miles

NSF wheel noise on rotation.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,037 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Noise on NSF wheel on rotation.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,034 miles

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Noise on NSF wheel on rotation.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,143 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Central Exhaust corroded

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,138 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Central Exhaust corroded

Gearbox oil leak.

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

STRONG ADVISORY OSF tyre on legal limit.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,178 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 86,178 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling Coil Spring (2.2.D.2a)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,130 miles

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

nsr tyre 3mm

osf wiper blade slightly smeary

osr tyre valve perished and nsr tyre valve slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,993 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,613 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

NO Emissions Printout due to Reading being lower than Threshold of EGA.

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

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

Rear Exhaust Section heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,148 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 35,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,164 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 XHU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AE05 XHU, 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 XHU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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