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AJ55 HXE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,131 mi
Last recorded171,131 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 171,131 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 170,832 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded within 30 cm of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,890 miles

handbrake requires adjustment.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 156,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

handbrake requires adjustment.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 155,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 153,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 149,567 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 148,713 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 148,713 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 145,595 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 145,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 127,812 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,812 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 115,529 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 115,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,448 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 99,448 miles

Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,126 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,648 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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AJ55 HXE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ55 HXE, 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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AJ55 HXE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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