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AL51 RAY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 RAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 110,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,938 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 82,397 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch faulty saftey catch operational

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,833 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,832 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,755 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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AL51 RAY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AL51 RAY, 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 AL51 RAY registered?

AL51 RAY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AL51 RAY safe to buy?

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