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AK05 OTB

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,732 mi
Last recorded22,732 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OTB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 22,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 22,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 22,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 21,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age perished cracking.

Offside Front Tyre has age perished cracking.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 21,646 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 21,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 21,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,903 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe between Pump and Steering Rack (both metal sections). (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 20,903 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe between Pump and Steering Rack (both metal sections). (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,645 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipe to Pump. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipe to Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 20,359 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipe from pump corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipe on Steering Rack corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face starting to corrode. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face starting to corrode. (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe to Steering Rack. (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 19,592 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,141 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,177 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre sidewall perishing

osf tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,965 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 16,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,572 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 OTB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 OTB registered?

AK05 OTB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OTB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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