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AV05 LBE

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,056 mi
Last recorded119,056 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LBE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,056 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 119,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 111,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 111,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 104,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,438 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 99,438 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,808 miles

rear heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall off

Fail 22 Aug 2022 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall off

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 59,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,846 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,836 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 LBE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

AV05 LBE is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AV05 LBE safe to buy?

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