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AU05 MWZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,244 mi
Last recorded165,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 165,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit/ VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 165,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit/ VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 156,210 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 156,210 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,292 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 138,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,076 miles

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

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

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 Jan 2017 113,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 113,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both outer rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,701 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 106,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour incorrect bulb fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,155 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,485 miles

1. Steering pump damp, no leaks found at time of test. 2. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded. 3. Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. Steering pump damp, no leaks found at time of test. 2. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded. 3. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,791 miles

1.o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,765 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 MWZ 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 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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