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AK05 URZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

192,138 mi
Last recorded192,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 192,138 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 192,127 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 176,972 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub frame mounts corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 169,637 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 169,636 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 159,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 159,505 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s/f inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 146,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 120,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 120,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 105,224 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,892 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 91,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 77,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,276 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,276 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,920 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,437 miles

o/s rear light lens cracked but not showing any white light to rear at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2010 51,437 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s o/s front tyre tread condition means penalties may be issued by police if vehicle used without tyre repairs

o/s rear light lens cracked but not showing any white light to rear at time of test

Pass 28 May 2009 45,147 miles

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

n/s front wheel outer rim damaged and sharpe edges that may cut into tyre sidewall but legal at time of test strongly suggest change

o/s front screen wiper blade just starting to smear screen

Pass 22 May 2008 39,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,584 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 URZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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