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AV05 HAU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,096 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 105,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 104,570 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 104,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 101,924 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,186 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 99,186 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,098 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 84,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,432 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 79,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,971 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,671 miles

n/s/front tyre splitting round inner wall

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,108 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight noise to o/s/f driveshaft carrier bearing.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,318 miles

o/s drive shaft bearing noisey

rear number plate fading

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,158 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 HAU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

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

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