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AP05 RUV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,376 mi
Last recorded157,376 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 RUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 157,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisy

slight water stain to the oil cooler

Pass 6 Jun 2020 151,913 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 151,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,641 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 144,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out completely on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to test nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2018 141,690 miles

both front lower ball joint covers perished

exhaust centre slight blow

n/s/f indicator whitening

o/s/f top strut rust poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

sill ends rusty

Fail 8 May 2018 141,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front lower ball joint covers perished

exhaust centre slight blow

n/s/f indicator whitening

o/s/f top strut rust poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

sill ends rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 122,388 miles

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to excessive (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 122,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to excessive (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 115,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 115,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 106,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slighlty noisey

slight smell of diesel fumes underbonnet possible egr pipe leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,288 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres perished

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear road springs rusty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Sep 2013 95,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres perished

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear road springs rusty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,774 miles

Both front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,504 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f brake flexi clip loose

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 4 Sep 2010 57,583 miles

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

body damage on osr wheel arch

nsr hand brake performance low

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,583 miles

body damage on osr wheel arch

nsr hand brake performance low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,243 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

n/s/r seat belt twisted

Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,240 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

engine noisey

front no. plate cracked

n/s/r seat belt twisted

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 RUV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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