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AU05 NBM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,867 mi
Last recorded63,867 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,205 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 61,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,135 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 58,135 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 51,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,198 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,160 miles

Front wipers splitting

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight judder in steering lock to locck

Fail 10 Jun 2017 30,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight judder in steering lock to locck

Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,958 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,817 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,881 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 NBM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

AU05 NBM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AU05 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 NBM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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