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AJ05 VZW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,314 mi
Last recorded78,314 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,017 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,001 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front tyres wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre heavy age cracking

Offside rear tyre heavy age cracking

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front tyres wearing low

Coolant level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre heavy age cracking

Offside rear tyre heavy age cracking

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,575 miles

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

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

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

age cracking to both front and o/s rear tyres

brake pipes covered with grease

corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferrules

no coolant in reservoir

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,575 miles

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

age cracking to both front and o/s rear tyres

brake pipes covered with grease

corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferrules

no coolant in reservoir

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,863 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 53,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,798 miles

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

osf tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 29 May 2009 32,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,443 miles

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

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 VZW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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