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AJ05 UJM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,754 miles

Central and rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various components underneath vehicle.

Fail 28 Sep 2024 92,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central and rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various components underneath vehicle.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,459 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,882 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,998 miles

front coil springs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front coil springs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,627 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front and rear, badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe baldy corroded in place ,should replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency compare ,nearside.

cooling leak ,should investigate and repair.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,428 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs lower section corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leaking from plastic housing at front of engine block ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished should replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front outer edges wearing and tyres lightly perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,908 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,470 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,369 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,824 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,991 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 UJM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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