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AO05 FYV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 157,607 miles

front discs slightly scored and corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

gearbox mount play

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished between tread

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2021 151,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 139,031 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 139,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 129,355 miles

very slight play both rear axle bushes

Pass 18 May 2018 128,979 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 128,568 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 118,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 118,091 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 105,971 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 105,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 88,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 76,767 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 64,422 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 55,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,734 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 34,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,726 miles

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

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

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 FYV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO05 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

AO05 FYV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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