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AU05 LYT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,433 mi
Last recorded99,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LYT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,433 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 99,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,777 miles

Central stop lamp ot working

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 82,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central stop lamp ot working

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,038 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 45,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,740 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 40,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 20,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,054 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 LYT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

AU05 LYT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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