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AP05 HMX

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 128,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,287 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 125,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 121,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 121,261 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 117,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,816 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Front Flexible And Rear Box

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Flexible Pipe Chafed - Under Wheel Arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 113,816 miles

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

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Front Flexible And Rear Box

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Flexible Pipe Chafed - Under Wheel Arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,411 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,574 miles

coir spring corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,217 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 104,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight nick out of hose by clip (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake hose loose in mounting bracket on shock absorber - clip has been fitted upside down

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,972 miles

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Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,136 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,880 miles

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Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,344 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,252 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 47,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,861 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 HMX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

AP05 HMX is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 HMX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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