MOT Status
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140,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Front throaty noise front
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
heavy under body corrosion on sub frames
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
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)
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)
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
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
inj seal leaking flame washers
rear tyres are perishing
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
inj seal leaking flame washers
rear tyres are perishing
rear exhaust box has very slight blow
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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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