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AP05 BBZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,794 mi
Last recorded92,794 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 92,794 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Dec 2025 92,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2024 89,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Dec 2024 89,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,845 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2023 76,842 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,250 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,666 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 50,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,416 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 35,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,541 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 22,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 17,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,072 miles

off side front tyre starting to pewrish in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,445 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 8,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AP05 BBZ 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 AP05 BBZ, 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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AP05 BBZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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