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AU05 USB

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 128,249 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,362 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 123,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central brake lamp not working

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut to gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut to gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 117,301 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working BLB921 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut to gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut to gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes - NEARSIDE SECTION ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,304 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes - NEARSIDE SECTION ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,374 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 115,374 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 107,190 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,608 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,013 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 24,013 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,929 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 USB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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