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AV05 FDU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,195 miles

Nearside Rear rear bumper insecure

Offside Front small oil leak from osf driveshaft oil seal

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 69,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,401 miles

O/S driveshaft oil seal leaking

Oil leak

Bonnet hard to open

Bonnet prop missing

Cracks forming in coolant expansion bottle

Rear wiper starting to judder on operation

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2014 63,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,489 miles

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

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 24 Mar 2012 55,489 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,294 miles

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

front brake pads wearing

offside front inner drive shaft bearing noisey.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,715 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 40,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 27,175 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

drivers seat back rest release not working

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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AV05 FDU 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 AV05 FDU, 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 AV05 FDU registered?

AV05 FDU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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