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AO55 EMX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,369 mi
Last recorded99,369 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,964 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2015 85,635 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 85,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,762 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 76,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,307 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 72,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,271 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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AO55 EMX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO55 EMX, 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 AO55 EMX registered?

AO55 EMX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AO55 EMX safe to buy?

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