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AE55 WSV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,639 mi
Last recorded32,639 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WSV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 32,639 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 32,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,682 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both turning cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,258 miles

Both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,123 miles

Front head lamps scuffed

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components including sub-frames covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed excessive at time

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

some surface rust on front and rear sub-frames and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,963 miles

slight buckle on near side inner wheel

surface rust developing on sub frames and suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,431 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,568 miles

slight buckle on near side rear wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,714 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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AE55 WSV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AE55 WSV, 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 AE55 WSV registered?

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

Is AE55 WSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 WSV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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