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AO05 ABZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,511 mi
Last recorded92,511 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,511 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,989 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,989 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,225 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,563 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,599 miles

front wipers are worn O/R tyre has hairline cracks

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,354 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,320 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 31,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,296 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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AO05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO05 ABZ, 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 AO05 ABZ registered?

AO05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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