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AU05 MXV

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,574 mi
Last recorded113,574 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,574 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2022 107,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and both rear wheels on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,073 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 100,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,307 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,814 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,635 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Inner front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 89,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Inner front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,533 miles

Nearside OIL LEAK FROM SIDE OF GEAR BOX

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,533 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (7.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside OIL LEAK FROM SIDE OF GEAR BOX

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,044 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 50,885 miles

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

advise o/s/r wheel arch has body damage but no sharp edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,885 miles

advise o/s/r wheel arch has body damage but no sharp edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,520 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)

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o,s,r body has slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,414 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 MXV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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