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AO55 LEJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,358 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 96,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 82,784 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower ball joint covers deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,758 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,607 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,678 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,833 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,833 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,859 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 LEJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 LEJ registered?

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

Is AO55 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 LEJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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