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AK55 JHZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,659 mi
Last recorded122,659 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 JHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,659 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,483 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 120,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 115,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,131 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,421 miles

all 4 tyres on 2mm

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,966 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,818 miles

Offside Rear brake line is corroded- above sub frame- not excessive

Fail 6 Jan 2016 80,817 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipe is insecure and on lock to lock the pipe was fouling as operation of steering (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger brackets corroded and not supporting rear exhaust fouling on rear subframe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear brake line is corroded- above sub frame- not excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2014 72,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,704 miles

rear service brake application and release rate

Fail 24 Sep 2011 48,704 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear service brake application and release rate

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 28,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,434 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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AK55 JHZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK55 JHZ, 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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AK55 JHZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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