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AK05 BWL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,718 mi
Last recorded150,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 150,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 150,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 141,177 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 16 May 2019 141,176 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injectors blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both rear mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 10 May 2018 133,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 125,979 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 118,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 111,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 104,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,989 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,851 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,326 miles

offside front tyre wall cut

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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AK05 BWL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AK05 BWL, 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 AK05 BWL registered?

AK05 BWL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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