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AP05 LUA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,743 mi
Last recorded110,743 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 110,699 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre over 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre over 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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)

just passed idle co emissions

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,978 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,691 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,303 miles

Both front wheel damaged on inside edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,303 miles

Both front wheel damaged on inside edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,734 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)

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 LUA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

AP05 LUA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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