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AU05 LWZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,926 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 67,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,736 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,436 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 64,435 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,494 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,036 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,742 miles

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

slight leak from rack

Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,728 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed and corroded to excess close to rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,882 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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AU05 LWZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU05 LWZ, 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 AU05 LWZ registered?

AU05 LWZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is AU05 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LWZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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