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AO05 JHJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 103,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,857 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated and corroded but not leaking gases and still supported

Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 86,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 76,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,428 miles

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,865 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,413 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 JHJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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