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AV05 FFJ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,343 mi
Last recorded105,343 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,343 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

under side rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

under side rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,824 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,973 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,044 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,562 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Nov 2012 60,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,032 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 51,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,907 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 37,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,061 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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AV05 FFJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

AV05 FFJ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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