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AJ55 OAU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,294 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 79,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads worn below half way

Lower engine steady bar bush deteriorated

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Small chips in screen

Fail 1 Mar 2014 65,496 miles

Both front tyres beginning to perish

Both rear trailing arm bushes beginning to crack and perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,496 miles

Both front tyres beginning to perish

Both rear trailing arm bushes beginning to crack and perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,595 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 25,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,770 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 OAU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OAU, 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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What year was AJ55 OAU registered?

AJ55 OAU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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