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AO05 JHV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 98,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 82,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 82,687 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Body panel insecure grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,632 miles

Front exhaust-flexi section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat-upper section not tilting forward.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat-upper section not tilting forward.

Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust-flexi section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat-upper section not tilting forward.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat-upper section not tilting forward.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,756 miles

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 50,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 42,881 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,195 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,195 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 39,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,331 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,029 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 22,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,684 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,418 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 JHV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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