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AE05 XKM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

97,349 mi
Last recorded97,349 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XKM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 97,349 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 97,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONTS SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,668 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits SUSPECT BACK BOX (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONTS SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 89,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,271 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 88,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,264 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 86,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 77,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi pipe and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi pipe and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,759 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,213 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 66,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,769 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,126 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 51,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant stain to thermostat housing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant stain to thermostat housing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,123 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 XKM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 XKM, 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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AE05 XKM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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