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AJ55 TBO

2006 Ford Fiesta

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,341 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 133,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 126,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 126,100 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 126,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 120,254 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)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 120,253 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,494 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 103,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,603 miles

injector seals blowing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

injector seals blowing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,962 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 43,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

injector leaking compression gasses

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,201 miles

injector leaking compression gasses

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 TBO is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TBO, 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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AJ55 TBO is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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