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AU05 VBM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,644 miles

Fuel fill pipe corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 95,631 miles

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

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

Fuel fill pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 92,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 92,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,080 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,206 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,360 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,688 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VBM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

AU05 VBM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 VBM 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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