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AP05 LVW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,174 mi
Last recorded115,174 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 115,174 miles

FRONT TYRTE OUTER EDGES WORN + HAVE SOME CUTS TO TREAD BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS.

OSF WHEEL ARCH + OSR OUTER SILL AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

VARIOUS SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS RAILS, REAR AXEL, FUEL FILLER PIPES ETC.

WINDSCREEN CRACKED AT BOTTOM BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW.

Fail 25 Oct 2023 115,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER TO REAR EXHAUST BLOW + FRONT OF CENTRE PIPE HOLED. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Bumper insecure + LOWER TRIM HANGING DOWN. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure BRACKET BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRTE OUTER EDGES WORN + HAVE SOME CUTS TO TREAD BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS.

OSF WHEEL ARCH + OSR OUTER SILL AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

VARIOUS SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS RAILS, REAR AXEL, FUEL FILLER PIPES ETC.

WINDSCREEN CRACKED AT BOTTOM BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,010 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and hanger broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 107,009 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and hanger broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,168 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 97,585 miles

Both suspension lower arm ball joint dust covers split but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low

Pass 1 May 2018 94,090 miles

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

coolant reservoir is split and leaking coolant

exhaust is corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant reservoir is split and leaking coolant

exhaust heatshield is insecured

exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 91,437 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 16 May 2016 87,905 miles

Exhaust rear box is corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 May 2015 83,651 miles

rear exhaust mounting

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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 76,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers seat does not fold forward

Fail 15 Jul 2013 68,995 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers seat does not fold forward

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,993 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,258 miles

o/s brake light not working when first tested but is now

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,446 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,810 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2008 24,129 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 LVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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