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AJ05 HTL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 110,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive end cover on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front , n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

the bottom of o/s front bumper corroded but ok at test

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,369 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/B end cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 90,369 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive G/B end cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front grill and rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 18 Jun 2019 86,862 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front grill and rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,653 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear bumper and panel damage

Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear bumper and panel damage

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,445 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,268 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front door safety strap bolt missing

Fail 11 Jul 2013 66,268 miles

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front door safety strap bolt missing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs very worn lipped and scored-discs in very poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2011 59,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs very worn lipped and scored-discs in very poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,190 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,708 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 HTL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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