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AJ55 MVL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,397 mi
Last recorded146,397 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front axel mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield lose

secondary bonnet catch leaver broken

Fail 4 Jul 2019 146,397 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield lose

secondary bonnet catch leaver broken

Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,139 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front brake pads look low.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & n/s may expose the cords shortly.

Main bonnet catch is stiff to open & close.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is corroding.

Secondary bonnet catch is broken & is awkward to open.

Slight fluctuation on front braking efforts.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 142,139 miles

Corrosion in various places.

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

Front brake pads look low.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & n/s may expose the cords shortly.

Main bonnet catch is stiff to open & close.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is corroding.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch is broken & is awkward to open.

Slight fluctuation on front braking efforts.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,917 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 133,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 133,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both nsr & osr parking brake cables coroded

brake warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened coroded (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened coroded (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn badly on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,738 miles

back box mount snapped

Pass 13 Apr 2013 101,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,993 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 35,375 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 MVL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AJ55 MVL, 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 MVL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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