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AE05 XHV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,244 mi
Last recorded99,244 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 99,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer ball joint perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,441 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 95,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,729 miles

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 27 Jun 2018 84,953 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,953 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,702 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,228 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,918 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,011 miles

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

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 XHV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

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

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