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AJ55 SZW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 84,222 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where front arms bolt on , front bolts and nearside holed on under side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex pipe deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,568 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,568 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,479 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,854 miles

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,107 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to front exhaust flex

slight perishing to both front tyres

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2012 52,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight deterioration to front exhaust flex

slight perishing to both front tyres

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,866 miles

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

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,201 miles

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,240 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,716 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 SZW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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