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AU54 UGC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,492 mi
Last recorded146,492 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 UGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 146,492 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 142,547 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 142,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 139,797 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2021 136,153 miles

2nd from rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,239 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion at o/s/r axle mount

Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,890 miles

Rear Rear silencer slight leak.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy and rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,689 miles

Front Inner brake disks corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear both read axle rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,219 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,219 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,166 miles

ends of both front wipers split but still clearing screen ok

Fail 20 Oct 2015 107,158 miles

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

ends of both front wipers split but still clearing screen ok

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,026 miles

stone chip in screen n/s not in swept area

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,491 miles

flexy joint in exhaust front pipe deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,916 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,285 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,262 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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AU54 UGC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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