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AJ05 RMU

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 154,202 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 143,110 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam mounting bushes, n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s and small chip lower/central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 139,950 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 137,560 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 137,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexy Hose to Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexy hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 135,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 133,552 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 133,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 131,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 131,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 128,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 126,793 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged incomplete ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen is cracked, however does not affect the driver's view of the road

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 6 May 2017 124,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 123,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 120,667 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 120,665 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 118,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 114,818 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 May 2013 114,813 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2012 109,987 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 104,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 98,030 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2009 89,576 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 89,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 81,824 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 RMU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RMU, 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 AJ05 RMU registered?

AJ05 RMU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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