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AF55 JYL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,103 mi
Last recorded180,103 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 180,103 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight play when rotated (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 179,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Different size (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight play when rotated (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 166,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 155,066 miles

E.M.light on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 155,066 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

E.M.light on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 137,648 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 137,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 131,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 111,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,349 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,349 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,566 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 JYL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF55 JYL, 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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AF55 JYL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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