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AU05 VBP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,109 mi
Last recorded134,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 134,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 131,813 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 131,813 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 128,685 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 115,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 115,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant low

Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 102,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear down side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,595 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat does not tilt

Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,184 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat does not tilt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

both rear tyres perished

coolant level low

exhaust back box hangers thin

exhaust flexi brocken but not blowing

off side front tyre has a cut deep enough to te reach the ply/cords

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,510 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 VBP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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