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AO05 ZFG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,331 mi
Last recorded137,331 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,331 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 137,300 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,224 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 128,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,460 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 115,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2015 100,254 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 100,254 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,915 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 8 May 2012 82,225 miles

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

both rear shock dust covers adrift

power steering pipe insucure front

Fail 19 May 2011 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r s/absorber cover adrift

Pass 19 May 2011 65,730 miles

n/s/r s/absorber cover adrift

Pass 11 May 2010 49,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,574 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

power steering pipe rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 2 May 2008 41,562 miles

p/steering pipe bracket broken

Fail 2 May 2008 41,562 miles

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

p/steering pipe bracket broken

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 ZFG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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