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AJ55 SYO

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 119,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,211 miles

both front wiperblades smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,965 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,218 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn to 3mm

condensation in o/s headlight

n/s/f wheel rim dented

o/s/r tyre has nails in and cracked and worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 108,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn to 3mm

condensation in o/s headlight

engine management light on

n/s/f wheel rim dented

o/s/r tyre has nails in and cracked and worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 97,069 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 97,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

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 SYO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

AJ55 SYO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is AJ55 SYO safe to buy?

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