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AF04 DEU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,253 mi
Last recorded126,253 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,041 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 125,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 120,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,619 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,811 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 114,664 miles

Fuel pipes corroded underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,664 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 109,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 99,240 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 99,240 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,773 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 75,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heatshield loose

offside driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,692 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

slightly high foot brake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,057 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,649 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,201 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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AF04 DEU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF04 DEU, 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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AF04 DEU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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