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AJ05 UMG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,734 mi
Last recorded153,734 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 153,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 137,232 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 137,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 117,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 107,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 107,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,717 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,962 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,760 miles

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn down and devoid of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,055 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,838 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,905 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 47,905 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 38,160 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 UMG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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