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AP05 TGJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,598 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside to front hub (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside / offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside to rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,347 miles

Offside Front Inner body corroded near engine mounting

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,773 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,329 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 61,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,984 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

rear tyres wearing thin on edges (stepped tread) & have stone cuts to treads

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,649 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,002 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 TGJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

AP05 TGJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is AP05 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 TGJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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