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AU05 ZZH

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 97,059 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 96,896 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front suspension/hubs corrosion

both front top shock mounts/nuts corrosion

both outer and inner sills corrosion

exhaust poor/corrosion

fuel filler pipes corrosion

fuel tank straps corrosion

rear beam axel corrosion and bushes worn/splitting

rear lower gearbox mount/rubbers worn/splitting

under body general corrosion in places

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,631 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top and bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam/both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front suspension and hubs corrosion

both front shock absorber mounts/nuts corrosion

both outer sills corrosion/weak in places

both rear inner sills corrosion

exhaust poor/corrosion

fuel filler pipes corrosion

fuel tank straps corrosion

rear beam axel corrosion and mounting points

rear gearbox mount bushes worn

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both/top and bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top shock absorber mounts/nuts corrosion

both rear inner sills corrosion

exhaust poor in places

front suspension components corrosion

fuel filler pipes corrosion

fuel tank straps corrosion

outers sills/corrosion/weak in places

rear beam axel corrosion and mounting points

rear lower gearbox mount perished/cracking

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears and top and bottom spring pans/mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust poor in places

front suspension components corrosion

fuel filler pipes corrosion

fuel tank straps corrosion

n/s/r outer sill corrosion

rear beam axel bushes perished/splitting

rear beam axel corrosion and to mounting points

rear lower gearbox mount perished/splitting

underbody and inner sills corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,445 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears and top and bottom spring pans/mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust poor in places

front suspension components corrosion

fuel filler pipes corrosion

fuel tank straps corrosion

n/s/r outer sill corrosion

rear beam axel bushes perished/splitting

rear beam axel corrosion and to mounting points

rear lower gearbox mount perished/splitting

underbody and inner sills corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,146 miles

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

o/s/ wiper small split

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

rear beam axel corrosion

fuel filler pipes corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded and both rears and upper and lower spring pans corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear beam axel bushes perished/splitting

exhaust poor in places

front suspension components corrosion

under body corrosion in places and both rear inner and outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,347 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust poor in places

fuel filler pipes corrosion

under body corrosion in places

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to fuel filler pipes

under body corrosion in places

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front o/s & n/s tyres cracked & perished within tread area

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front o/s & n/s tyres starting to crack in tread area

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in inner sidewall, misshaping tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front o/s & n/s tyres starting to crack in tread area

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,007 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,007 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,878 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,323 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,687 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror glass repaired

n/s/f fog light damaged

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 ZZH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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The MOT history for AU05 ZZH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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