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AF04 DLN

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DLN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,515 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 146,515 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 122,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to OSR and NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR, OSR ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to OSR and NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR, OSR ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion all rear underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rail rear ends (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 113,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion all rear underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rail rear ends (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,321 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded and temporary repair made to rear silencer

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2017 108,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded and temporary repair made to rear silencer

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,015 miles

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

exhaust is poor

Fail 10 Apr 2014 99,779 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is poor

Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,643 miles

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

inner surface brake discs corroding

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 88,643 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inner surface brake discs corroding

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,346 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,413 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 35,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,969 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 25,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front n/s and o/s tyres just legal outer edges

n/s rear tyre just legal inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,706 miles

front n/s and o/s tyres just legal outer edges

n/s rear tyre just legal inner edge

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 DLN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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