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AJ05 ZVE

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,246 mi
Last recorded169,246 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 169,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess clip broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 169,216 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess clip broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,211 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked around the fixing screw (0.1 (a))

Front bumper is damaged but secure with no sharp edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear of engine wet with diesel but not dripping on the floor and no visible leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2019 150,211 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked around the fixing screw (0.1 (a))

Front bumper is damaged but secure with no sharp edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear of engine wet with diesel but not dripping on the floor and no visible leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2018 144,788 miles

Front bumper brackets damaged but bumper secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 144,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front bumper brackets damaged but bumper secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 144,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 139,565 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade is split

rear of engine wet in fuel

Fail 2 May 2017 139,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade is split

rear of engine wet in fuel

Fail 27 Apr 2017 139,497 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Central Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 126,748 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,367 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front bumper incomplete

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,620 miles

front bumper incomplete

Pass 1 May 2012 74,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,863 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZVE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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