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AJ55 SXP

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,899 mi
Last recorded124,899 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,899 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s drop link poor condition

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s drop link poor condition

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,300 miles

Damage to nearside wing mirror glass

Front head lamps starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,165 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Engine management and battery lights on

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,888 miles

EML on

Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,837 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,831 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,064 miles

inner side of front brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre nearing limit

o/s rear tyre flat

slight leak from rear silencer

Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,064 miles

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

inner side of front brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre nearing limit

o/s rear tyre flat

slight leak from rear silencer

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,101 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 26,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 26,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,953 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 SXP is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXP, 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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What year was AJ55 SXP registered?

AJ55 SXP is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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