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AO05 HGP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HGP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 66,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,887 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 63,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 61,851 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres low on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,846 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 49,981 miles

Lower rear gearbox mounting bush worn

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight transmission oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2017 46,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 20 Apr 2013 34,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,638 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 19,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,260 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 HGP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HGP, 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 HGP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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