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AP05 DFU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,204 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 124,204 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. lever broken (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,575 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,572 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. lever broken (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box has slight blow

Fail 26 Jun 2017 112,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat folding catch broken

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

front flexi exhaust broken /no blow

Fail 27 Jun 2016 105,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat folding catch broken

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

front flexi exhaust broken /no blow

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,418 miles

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT TILT

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,353 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT TILT

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,742 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,085 miles

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR TYRE AGED

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,220 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,220 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,446 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 55,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 55,433 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 DFU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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