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AK55 VTP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,807 mi
Last recorded220,807 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VTP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 220,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 220,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 205,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 203,020 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 203,012 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 198,583 miles

Exhaust hitting cross bar

Injector is blowing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 189,520 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 179,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 168,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 155,174 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,668 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 145,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 138,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

bonnet stay missing

front pads getting low

gearbox stabilizer mount worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion of front discs

Pass 18 Oct 2011 129,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake and clutch pedals anti-slip rubbers slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

frt no plate cracked but still llegible at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,829 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 VTP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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