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AK55 VSG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,395 mi
Last recorded117,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,395 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel Injector Blow By

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 117,395 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel Injector Blow By

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 218,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 218,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 210,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 210,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 210,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust insecure and blowing (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 206,278 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 28 Sep 2015 206,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 25 Sep 2014 204,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 197,052 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

N/S/R tyre tread has worn unevenly

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 163,367 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,590 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 139,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,458 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 VSG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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