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AE55 XGS

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,685 mi
Last recorded193,685 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XGS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 193,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no access to rear from drivers side

Pass 18 Dec 2020 177,338 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 171,682 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 171,682 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 156,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 139,023 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 139,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 122,400 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 102,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 84,532 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 28 Nov 2013 65,748 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,505 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,170 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,302 miles

Nearside 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 XGS is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

AE55 XGS is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AE55 XGS safe to buy?

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