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AU05 VLG

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,581 mi
Last recorded170,581 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VLG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 170,581 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2022 170,581 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 150,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery light on

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery light on

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 6 Apr 2019 112,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,864 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,238 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,569 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrished

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,953 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,459 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,446 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 VLG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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