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AE05 XKJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,898 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,898 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,076 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2017 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,828 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,164 miles

OSF Bumper has damage

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,436 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 29,249 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 XKJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

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

Is AE05 XKJ safe to buy?

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