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AO55 NLU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 68,233 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,203 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 58,073 miles

Front exhaust flexy weak

Fail 14 Apr 2022 58,066 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexy weak

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,122 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,423 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 34,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,288 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,655 miles

Center section of exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,655 miles

Center section of exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,303 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 20,348 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,348 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 NLU 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 AO55 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

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

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