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AU54 OTC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,022 mi
Last recorded175,022 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OTC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 175,022 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 175,003 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 159,963 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 159,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 153,742 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower ball joint gators starting to perish

offside front brake flexi clip loose

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

under side has slight surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2019 142,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 128,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 128,857 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 118,553 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 108,251 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 21 May 2016 108,251 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 May 2015 97,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 85,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 75,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 64,454 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 44,371 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

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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AU54 OTC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU54 OTC, 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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AU54 OTC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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