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AJ55 MFZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,425 mi
Last recorded135,425 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 135,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,528 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,622 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,737 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POSS POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POSS POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 118,737 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POSS POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POSS POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,091 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low edges 195/50/15

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 110,091 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear tyre worn low edges 195/50/15

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,737 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear 195/50/15 tyre wearing low edges

Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,737 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear 195/50/15 tyre wearing low edges

Pass 10 Jan 2015 103,558 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm tread

nearside front shocker stained

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to emit white light

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread and unevenly worn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight bind from nearside front brake

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

Fail 10 Jan 2015 103,558 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn to 2mm tread

nearside front shocker stained

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to emit white light

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread and unevenly worn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight bind from nearside front brake

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,636 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr wheel damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,636 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr wheel damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,270 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 84,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

minor damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,457 miles

Oil leak

spedometer not illuminated

Fail 23 Jan 2012 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

spedometer not illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,917 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,179 miles

Oil Weap from Engine.

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 MFZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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