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AO55 HWE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,481 mi
Last recorded51,481 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 51,481 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2024 50,121 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly worn not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. size 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 42,531 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 42,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,423 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Sep 2020 41,346 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,163 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,789 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,017 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 35,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,678 miles

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,008 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 26,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,470 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,841 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 HWE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AO55 HWE, 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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AO55 HWE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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