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AJ05 DXV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,356 mi
Last recorded146,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 146,356 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front strut top mount nut and cup corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill and chassis areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 145,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 145,016 miles

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Apr 2023 145,016 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside,boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill and chassis areas,nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill and chassis areas,nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Apr 2022 139,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 139,029 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 132,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2021 132,862 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 127,737 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 127,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 117,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 110,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 101,407 miles

o/s mirror casing in poor condition

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2016 91,951 miles

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s mirror backing missing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2016 91,951 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s mirror backing missing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2015 81,769 miles

O/S wiper is split

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,055 miles

clutch starting to slip

marks to windscreen

o/s mirror backing missing

Pass 3 May 2013 61,564 miles

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s mirror outer casing missing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,925 miles

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 7 May 2011 41,621 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Fail 6 May 2011 41,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 14 May 2010 29,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,964 miles

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

minor marks to windscreen

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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AJ05 DXV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 DXV, 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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AJ05 DXV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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