CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE05 XJU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

180,515 mi
Last recorded180,515 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 180,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 178,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 176,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 173,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 170,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 168,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 165,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 162,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 158,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 155,481 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 151,442 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 143,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 156,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,806 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BOTTOMS OF COILS

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,653 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,161 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smear

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre tread low 2mm and tyre wearing uneven

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,161 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smear

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre tread low 2mm and tyre wearing uneven

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,304 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE05 XJU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE05 XJU?

You can check the full history of AE05 XJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE05 XJU registered?

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

Is AE05 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XJU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 XJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE05 XJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.