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AP05 SHZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,200 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 110,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 110,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper slightly torn

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 105,542 miles

Front indicators faded

Nearside Front Wheel slightly buckled.

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor, and front and rear chassis sections.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,754 miles

water leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,821 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

o/s/f drive shaft gearbox oil sill leaking

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2013 72,466 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 72,463 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 64,952 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 64,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 May 2011 49,890 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 27 May 2010 40,158 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,846 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber cover broken

Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,977 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 24,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

AP05 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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