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AF55 SOE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,799 mi
Last recorded151,799 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 151,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock outer case corroded

under side of car corroded in various places and covered in black paint

Pass 13 Nov 2018 146,525 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,479 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both front and neraside rear tyres 3mm

both front anti roll bar link pins slight play

both under sills lightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 138,567 miles

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

slightly smokey when left runing

Pass 12 Nov 2015 127,712 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 127,712 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,550 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,473 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn on edges close to limit

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,473 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn on edges close to limit

Offside rear tyre cpose to limit

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,228 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,820 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,820 miles

Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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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AF55 SOE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

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

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