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AJ55 SZZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,130 mi
Last recorded135,130 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 135,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken supported satisfactory

Fail 5 Sep 2020 135,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken supported satisfactory

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,602 miles

both rear tyre valves perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2019 121,600 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,983 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Bump stops perished

Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Bump stops perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise from power steering

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,691 miles

rear heat shield loose

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear light cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear light cracked

rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyres Slightly Loosing Shape

Fail 22 Sep 2012 62,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Tyres Slightly Loosing Shape

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chips in front screen within limits

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,852 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 SZZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

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

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