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AK55 ZRZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,627 mi
Last recorded128,627 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,627 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/ Rear axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil dip stick loose

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 116,187 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 116,185 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 102,340 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

subframe has corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,339 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

subframe has corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,070 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 101,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 99,850 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,381 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

front subframe offside mountaing corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 86,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

front subframe offside mountaing corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 165,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 69,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 64,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,273 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZRZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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