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AK05 COU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,589 mi
Last recorded162,589 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 COU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 162,589 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs and brake pipes

Front brake pads low and brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing low 175/65/14

Fail 2 Nov 2020 162,589 miles

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

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

Corrosion to front exhaust, rear coils and brake pipes

Front brake pads low and brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing low 175/65/14

Pass 2 May 2019 141,268 miles

Corrosion to coil springs exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 2 May 2019 141,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to coil springs exhaust and brake pipes

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 122,437 miles

Coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,443 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,348 miles

near side wheel bearing slightly nosiy when rotated but not rough

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,016 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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AK05 COU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

AK05 COU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AK05 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 COU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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