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AP05 CAO

2005 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 82,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Intensity reduced with position lamp(s) off and increased(constantly on) with position lamp(s) on. (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure Splitter. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,093 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and @3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 82,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and @3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,938 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

the rear of n/s sill corroded but no holes

Pass 25 May 2019 65,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,810 miles

1/ both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2017 48,088 miles

1.exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2016 40,182 miles

1. Both front tyres near legal limits.

2. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2015 32,400 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2015 32,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2014 27,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch showing signs or wear

Fail 27 May 2014 27,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch showing signs or wear

Pass 28 May 2013 24,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 22,325 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,868 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,880 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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AP05 CAO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AP05 CAO, 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 CAO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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