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AK55 ZTG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,602 mi
Last recorded123,602 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZTG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 123,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,244 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 118,234 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 107,913 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 107,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 107,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,840 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Rear heat shield security

Fail 7 Nov 2016 97,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Rear heat shield security

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,815 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 88,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,775 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,919 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Nov 2013 66,919 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,134 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,133 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,638 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,657 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 24,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,474 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 ZTG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZTG, 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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What year was AK55 ZTG registered?

AK55 ZTG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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