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AE55 WHV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,650 mi
Last recorded149,650 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 149,650 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 149,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 141,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 141,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 123,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lock nut loose on drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 123,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showning (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached anti roll bar lock nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached anti roll bar lock nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 108,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,822 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noise

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 89,216 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 88w (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noise

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,078 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management lamp illuminating a fault

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,078 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management lamp illuminating a fault

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,024 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 73,024 miles

Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr and osr tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,526 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,680 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,459 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 60,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 59,222 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,839 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 Sep 2008 37,839 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)

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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AE55 WHV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AE55 WHV, 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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AE55 WHV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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