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AK05 USV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,475 mi
Last recorded147,475 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 USV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 147,475 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Various front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 147,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Repaired adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Various front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 134,899 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 127,545 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))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 121,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 114,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 110,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 105,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 85,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 78,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,891 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 65,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE

Pass 31 May 2013 65,176 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE

Pass 29 May 2012 54,257 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 54,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,230 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 USV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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