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AF05 UVU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,509 mi
Last recorded162,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 162,509 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 162,495 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2019 162,151 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire front manifold shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

gearbox noisy

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 23 Apr 2018 144,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 144,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by sub frame mounting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,479 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 138,474 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,981 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 135,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak heatsheild loose on drive shaft

Pass 4 Aug 2014 127,160 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 127,156 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,710 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 93,710 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,838 miles

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

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

offside front (outer sidewall)slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 59,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,486 miles

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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AF05 UVU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF05 UVU, 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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AF05 UVU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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