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AK55 SZL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,566 mi
Last recorded137,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 137,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle running to fast 2000 rpm at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage but not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside damage but not likely to cause injury

Fail 6 Jul 2022 128,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside damage but not likely to cause injury

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,437 miles

coolant level low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant level low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 89,595 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,624 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2016 76,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 67,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,766 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 SZL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol 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 AK55 SZL, 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 SZL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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