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AV05 HBU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,646 mi
Last recorded182,646 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 182,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 174,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 155,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,280 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 130,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 125,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,499 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,557 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,436 miles

gearbox roll restrictor split

Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts to both front tyre walls

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,581 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts to both front tyre walls

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,501 miles

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

o/s rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,178 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 HBU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

AV05 HBU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 HBU safe to buy?

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