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AO05 JHL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,247 mi
Last recorded40,247 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 38,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 35,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,137 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 31,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,973 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,017 miles

Offside front outer tyre wall perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front outer tyre wall perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,890 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 JHL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

AO05 JHL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 JHL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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