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AO05 HSX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,760 mi
Last recorded150,760 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 150,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel has kerb damage

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 27 Apr 2019 150,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 25 Apr 2018 146,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 137,772 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 137,660 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 119,366 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 119,278 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 107,366 miles

Engine Management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2014 101,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,229 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,409 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,409 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,785 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,172 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,249 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,020 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 HSX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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