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AU04 RYC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 RYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 103,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,942 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,437 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,069 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,512 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,635 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 31 May 2013 74,905 miles

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

Rear heat sheild loose

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,866 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 47,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,912 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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AU04 RYC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU04 RYC, 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 AU04 RYC registered?

AU04 RYC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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