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AP05 DFY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,157 miles

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

osf wheel has outer rim damage/osr wheel outer rim damage

Fail 27 Mar 2017 105,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

osf wheel has outer rim damage/osr wheel outer rim damage

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,950 miles

front brakes worn

handbrake efforts could be improved

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/ nearing limit

Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brakes worn

handbrake efforts could be improved

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/ nearing limit

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,724 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,228 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 21,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DFY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DFY, 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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What year was AP05 DFY registered?

AP05 DFY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 DFY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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