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AJ05 XBU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,535 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 108,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake adjust

Injector seal

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,801 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,349 miles

see advisory notice test number 325638055056

Fail 27 Feb 2015 77,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,783 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 29,176 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 XBU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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