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AK05 RXU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,029 mi
Last recorded99,029 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 99,029 miles

Central Rear HEAT SHIELD HANGING LOOSE

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 99,029 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Rear HEAT SHIELD HANGING LOOSE

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 88,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 74,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside mirror has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 59,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside mirror has slight damage

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,306 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,502 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 39,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,771 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

aux belt cracking

nsr tyre outer edge bald

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,797 miles

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

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,599 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 RXU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

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

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