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AF55 JZH

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,577 mi
Last recorded154,577 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JZH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 154,577 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 146,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Dec 2024 146,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear along floor in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear wheel clyinders (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear & fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 137,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear along floor in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear wheel clyinders (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear & fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 131,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 131,060 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 127,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 127,099 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,439 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 119,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,779 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 109,772 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,161 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,315 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,370 miles

Coolant leak

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil level low

Fail 8 Dec 2014 90,370 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil level low

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,246 miles

offside front seat will not tilt

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,991 miles

lower engine mounting starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2012 76,991 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower engine mounting starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,977 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,203 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,102 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 JZH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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