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AJ55 OBA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,719 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure.

Front subframe corroding.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 119,709 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure.

Front subframe corroding.

Gear selector stiff.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,008 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure at rear.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking between tread.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 108,998 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure at rear.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking between tread.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,640 miles

Nearside front suspension coil spring corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 96,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front suspension coil spring corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,457 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2016 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,124 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,460 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,460 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,089 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 54,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,931 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 43,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,713 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 OBA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

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

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