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AK05 USE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,365 mi
Last recorded135,365 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 USE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 135,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING POINT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion PANEL AND OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING POINT (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2017 129,813 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 126,489 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 126,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 118,809 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 118,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2013 94,914 miles

Corrosion on front discs

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2013 94,914 miles

Corrosion on front discs

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2012 80,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 67,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,489 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,489 miles

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

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

1. front pads 70/80% worn 2. o/s front seat catch broken

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,158 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 25,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,372 miles

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

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 USE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 USE, 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 USE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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