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AV05 HBL

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,183 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,373 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 3 Oct 2018 114,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,505 miles

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

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front tyre damaged between tread [close to cords ] and worn close to ply on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has radial split on inner side wall

Oil filter corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,505 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre jammed (5.2.5b)

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

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front tyre damaged between tread [close to cords ] and worn close to ply on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has radial split on inner side wall

Oil filter corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,945 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,513 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear number deteriorating

wipers not clearing well

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 18,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,983 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 HBL is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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