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AK54 SDZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 89,615 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer and cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,873 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 79,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction co in exess of 1.25% (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear adj flex (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test please leave windscreen clear at all times (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 71,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,930 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak transmission ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 64,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,804 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2016 56,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,175 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 46,807 miles

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

n/s/r lens crack

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,807 miles

n/s/r lens crack

Pass 21 Jan 2012 44,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,298 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,772 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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AK54 SDZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK54 SDZ, 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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AK54 SDZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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