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AO55 ZCY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 140,701 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills, outer sills & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 136,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills both sides, chassis & floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 132,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 112,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 103,272 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body ,suspension parts are heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under body and suspension parts are corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split open (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

heat shield loose by tank

under body and suspension parts are corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding advise early replacement (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake effort made 17 % minimum effort 16% just passed on brake rollers

under body suspension steering and brakes has surface rust

Fail 6 Nov 2019 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split 16 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding advise early replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake effort made 17 % minimum effort 16% just passed on brake rollers

under body suspension steering and brakes has surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,420 miles

Front throaty noise front

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy under body corrosion on sub frames

Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,390 miles

Front slightly throaty front exhaust but no leaks found time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread inner edge devoid of tread and tread in general getting low (4.1.E.1)

underbody . suspension. brake and steering parts have heavy surface rust

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe behind heat shield rusting advise early replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 93,014 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe behind heat shield rusting advise early replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low 195/50/15v

suspension and under body has heavy surface rust

Fail 8 Oct 2015 83,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe leaking at support (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low 195/50/15v

suspension and under body has heavy surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,503 miles

inj seal leaking flame washers

rear tyres are perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,470 miles

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

inj seal leaking flame washers

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,593 miles

rear exhaust box has very slight blow

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,672 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,535 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,535 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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 ZCY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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