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AJ05 DZF

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,228 mi
Last recorded132,228 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DZF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,864 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 116,864 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,941 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Mar 2017 109,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,586 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,278 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,245 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,157 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust bacbox corroded (not blowing)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,292 miles

Near side rear bearing noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,956 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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AJ05 DZF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ05 DZF, 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 DZF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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