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AJ55 SZU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,207 mi
Last recorded138,207 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 138,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 138,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 134,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,724 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,716 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 124,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,076 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,963 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,093 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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,308 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 17,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SZU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

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

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