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AF55 RBV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,313 mi
Last recorded65,313 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 65,313 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges and has various cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 62,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges and has various cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,663 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 60,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,226 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 56,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 55,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 53,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 37,325 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,087 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 32,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low 195-50-15

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,786 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low 195-50-15

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,168 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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

engine vacuum leak

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f mirror slight damage

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,466 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 15,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 RBV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

AF55 RBV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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