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AP05 TFJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 138,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,276 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 123,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 112,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 90,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,532 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,298 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,748 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged, no cords visible.

Nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge. No cords visible.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,817 miles

Offside front tyre wearing edges.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,294 miles

Front brake pads worn, not properly visible.

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,528 miles

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 TFJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 TFJ registered?

AP05 TFJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AP05 TFJ safe to buy?

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