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AJ55 SXL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,310 mi
Last recorded54,310 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 54,310 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 50,677 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 47,460 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,695 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 44,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,552 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 42,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,186 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,250 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,476 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,710 miles

nsf tyre 3mm on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2012 30,710 miles

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

nsf tyre 3mm on outer edge

nsr tyre 2mm on outer edge

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,756 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,595 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 SXL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

AJ55 SXL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AJ55 SXL safe to buy?

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