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AP05 FTA

2005 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,287 mi
Last recorded163,287 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 163,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 163,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 155,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 146,888 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 142,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 138,069 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 133,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 128,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 124,082 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 115,554 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,702 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 104,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 101,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2008 84,781 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 FTA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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