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AK55 UXT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,577 mi
Last recorded143,577 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 143,577 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))

Rear No. plate damaged

engine noise

Fail 8 Mar 2021 143,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear No. plate damaged

engine noise

Pass 5 Mar 2020 139,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat does not tip forward to allow passengers in rear of vehicle

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,354 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak o/s lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 133,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability link detached from lower ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coolant leak visible signs of coolant leak from water pump area ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak o/s lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet strut missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,982 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,540 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 102,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,179 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,541 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 77,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,070 miles

Corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 75,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,112 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,612 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,292 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 UXT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK55 UXT, 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 UXT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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