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AE05 XLT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XLT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 116,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front wings corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 116,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front wings corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 109,275 miles

Front Lower OSF WING CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,620 miles

corrosion to offside front lower wing

Fail 7 Jun 2023 103,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside front lower wing

Pass 19 May 2022 95,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 87,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 81,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 77,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 72,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,461 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 57,669 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 47,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,466 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 XLT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

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

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