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AK55 VAX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

176,239 mi
Last recorded176,239 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 176,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded and clamp broke

Pass 8 Apr 2025 170,470 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 162,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 152,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses starting to mist over

Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,074 miles

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

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))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,441 miles

slight noise from o/s rear brake

water leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,493 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,067 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,904 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 VAX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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