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AK55 SXM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,169 mi
Last recorded101,169 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,169 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 101,169 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 97,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,127 miles

Drivers Seat Lumber Support Release Catch Broken.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,816 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Near Side Front Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,132 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box mountings corroded

poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

Fail 4 Nov 2010 50,132 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box mountings corroded

poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,890 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 SXM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK55 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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