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AK55 ZSG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,755 mi
Last recorded124,755 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 124,755 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat does not tip so access to rear belts from passenger seat

Fail 8 Feb 2025 124,755 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

drivers seat does not tip so access to rear belts from passenger seat

Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,585 miles

Rear Axle bushes worn

Fail 21 Feb 2024 114,585 miles

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

Rear Axle bushes worn

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 106,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy Exhausts Flexi pipe Deteriated (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 106,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy Exhausts Flexi pipe Deteriated (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,881 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 95,878 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear towards side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,523 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,040 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,749 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front and offside seat back mechanism faulty

Rear tail box corroded

engine light on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Drivers and passenger seat does not fold down

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

eml on

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,747 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both passenger seat and drivers seat do not fold forward

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,141 miles

Front seat tilt inop

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,479 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,621 miles

Nearside front has a cut in outside wall

Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,436 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 49,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,241 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 43,145 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,001 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 ZSG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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