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AU55 JVJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,984 mi
Last recorded66,984 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 JVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 66,984 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,597 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 61,591 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 55,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 55,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,468 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 47,462 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 34,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,852 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 31,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished between treads

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 31,353 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished between treads

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished between treads

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,208 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 27,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,657 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,948 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 19,948 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 16,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AU55 JVJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 JVJ, 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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What year was AU55 JVJ registered?

AU55 JVJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 JVJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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