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AK05 EPE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,912 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 65,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,699 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,671 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,584 miles

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

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

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

eng man light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,584 miles

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

eng man light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,362 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm and worn on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,887 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,887 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,380 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,380 miles

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

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

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 EPE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EPE, 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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AK05 EPE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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