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AK05 ETE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ETE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 35,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 32,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear steel brake pipe corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,465 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,830 miles

front indicators orange colour weak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,414 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,345 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 6,083 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 3,722 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,722 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 ETE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

AK05 ETE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AK05 ETE safe to buy?

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