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AU05 VGT

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,863 mi
Last recorded150,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VGT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 150,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,163 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 143,152 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 137,446 miles

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

drivers seat doesn't flip forward

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 11 Jun 2016 137,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat doesn't flip forward

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2015 123,023 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

reverse lights not working (done switch bypass and tried a new bulb)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 111,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 111,614 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,571 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

offside front tyre worn on both inside and outside shoulders

offside rear bumpstop/shroud separated from shock absorber unit

Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

offside front tyre worn on both inside and outside shoulders

offside rear bumpstop/shroud separated from shock absorber unit

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,157 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,778 miles

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

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

vehicle has noise from under bonnet.possible exhaust manifold or injector leak.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,761 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 VGT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

AU05 VGT is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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