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AE05 XXB

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,591 mi
Last recorded125,591 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,591 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 125,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,884 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2015 114,884 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,034 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 90,686 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,461 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 84,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,886 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,702 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,467 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 59,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 XXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

AE05 XXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 XXB safe to buy?

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