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AE05 XJV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,857 mi
Last recorded155,857 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 155,857 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 152,975 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 152,975 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 143,482 miles

HI/LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 131,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 131,152 miles

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

Emissions not tested leaking exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,266 miles

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

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

Rear hi / level brake light not working.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes starting to corrode

centre stop light n/w

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,009 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

centre stop light n/w

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

oil level low

Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

oil level low

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 32,808 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XJV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

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

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