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AK55 MHL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,891 mi
Last recorded113,891 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,891 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,523 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,512 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,627 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,985 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 101,985 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,131 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,823 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,111 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.50mm & has a nail in it

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,420 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking & pereshing

nail in n/s/f tyre & pereshing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,573 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear springs starting to corrode at bases

n/s/r tyre 3mm in centre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,448 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,079 miles

195 50 15 h

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,836 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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AK55 MHL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 AK55 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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