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AJ55 YKW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YKW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 146,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 135,305 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 135,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant leaking from expansion bottle

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 124,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine breather pipe split

Pass 16 Jun 2021 113,830 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing worn

both rear axle mount bushes worn

engine oil low

Fail 10 Jun 2021 113,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing worn

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

both rear axle mount bushes worn

engine oil low

Pass 16 Jun 2020 103,733 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension strut very close to inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 103,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension strut very close to inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 93,972 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,275 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,275 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,015 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 54,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,084 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,928 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,807 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 33,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,204 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YKW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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