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AO05 EZH

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,293 mi
Last recorded177,293 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EZH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 177,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner rack end slight wear and knocking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 175,620 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear tyre perished

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 175,618 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyr tread perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 170,587 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2020 167,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 165,878 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 165,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 160,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 160,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 151,502 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 134,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 133,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,422 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 71,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,652 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

marks on discs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,862 miles

marks on discs

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,714 miles

front tyres on 2mm

n/s/r handbrake mount split

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 EZH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO05 EZH, 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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AO05 EZH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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