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AE05 XJJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,191 mi
Last recorded49,191 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XJJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 49,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,674 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 35,257 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in gease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,532 miles

metal brake pipes grease covered when presented

Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,663 miles

brake and fuel pipes heavily greased making inspection impossible.

offside rear tyre perished and splitting.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 24,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake and fuel pipes heavily greased making inspection impossible.

offside rear tyre perished and splitting.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,310 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 XJJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

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

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