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AF55 DRO

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,909 mi
Last recorded111,909 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DRO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 111,909 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 111,884 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 111,826 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear collision damage

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to access rear seat belts

Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,326 miles

Lack of reserve travel on hand brake

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 102,304 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sills Holed & corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lack of reserve travel on hand brake

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 85,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 83,891 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion of metal pipes under wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,286 miles

nearside rear alloy wheel damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,585 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 53,585 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,467 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,050 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,587 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,849 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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AF55 DRO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF55 DRO, 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 AF55 DRO registered?

AF55 DRO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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