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AU05 VLP

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,303 mi
Last recorded90,303 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,303 miles

N/S/F CROSS BRAKE CORRODED @ FERRULE

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

PETROL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F CROSS BRAKE CORRODED @ FERRULE

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/F DROP LINK JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

PETROL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre very worn outer edge & nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,369 miles

exhaust shield insecure

front to rear brakes corroded

o/s/f tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust shield insecure

front to rear brakes corroded

o/s/f tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,138 miles

brake pipes @ rear corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipes @ rear corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

front tyres near wear bars tread limit

water pump worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 55,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,295 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,958 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,957 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VLP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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