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AU05 LYY

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LYY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,271 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 66,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,416 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 59,416 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 56,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,974 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished/low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 47,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 40,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,962 miles

Rear tyres aged and cracking in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,074 miles

Both rear tyres 7 years old and cracking in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,672 miles

high level brake lamp does not work

Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,471 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 LYY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 LYY, 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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AU05 LYY is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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