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AF55 WCL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,164 mi
Last recorded140,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 140,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 134,784 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 134,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,328 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,509 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 113,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 113,796 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 104,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 104,254 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm /wear both edges & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2mm /wear both edges & perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

both front indicators faded

both front wipers noisey

surface corrodion to n/s front & rear floor

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,571 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 76,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,073 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,150 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,326 miles

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

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt as seat release button missing and belt trapped.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 48,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,911 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 WCL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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