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AF55 VYP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,703 mi
Last recorded123,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 123,703 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 123,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 122,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 117,858 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 115,330 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 109,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,636 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 106,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,063 miles

Both front tyres worn off on inside edge

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,063 miles

Both front tyres worn off on inside edge

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,131 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail pitted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail pitted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail pitted (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,958 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,520 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,877 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 VYP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

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

Is AF55 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VYP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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