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AJ55 OBG

2006 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

114,995 mi
Last recorded114,995 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OBG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 113,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak tank cap ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 112,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 111,144 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 109,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,870 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 105,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,016 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 100,009 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,649 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated main battery positive terminal (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated main battery positive terminal (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to crack around mounting hole (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 93,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to crack around mounting hole (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 73,339 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 66,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking through tread and out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,126 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked,perishing and going out of shape on inner edge

oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,280 miles

Inner sidewall of offside rear tyre has a split not deep enough to reach the cords but longer than 25mm

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,300 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner part of tread ,lowest tread depth 2mm

Fail 14 Jan 2012 45,300 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner part of tread ,lowest tread depth 2mm

Fail 22 Jan 2011 38,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise that the front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,994 miles

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

advise that the front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 16 Jan 2010 32,167 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,280 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm and cut in tread

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 OBG is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 63,743 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 OBG, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 OBG is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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