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AE05 XLJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler pipe corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat does not tilt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 107,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,546 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,541 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 94,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 89,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 82,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 66,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 52,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2010 44,220 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 44,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,219 miles

rear tyre rubber deterioration

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,293 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 XLJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

AE05 XLJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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