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AK05 YXB

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,087 mi
Last recorded150,087 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 150,087 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 150,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 150,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal preventing proper inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL illuminated, advise investigation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi not fully secure in mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF chassis rail deformed behind NSF crush can area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake effort low

Fail 12 Dec 2023 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal preventing proper inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL illuminated, advise investigation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened NSF drop arm link bent, advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi not fully secure in mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer NSF outer washer jet misaligned, others providing sufficient fluid

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF chassis rail deformed behind NSF crush can area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake effort low

Pass 23 Dec 2022 136,175 miles

Rear axle mount bushes worn

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 124,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 115,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 100,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 100,079 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 90,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,590 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,900 miles

Center brake light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,529 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 YXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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