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DJ05 RED

2017 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 RED
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,157 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 79,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,026 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 May 2024 95,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 95,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,436 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking, wearing on edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers starting to smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 58,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking, wearing on edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end ball joint covers deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers starting to smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded, holed

Fail 12 Apr 2023 91,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded, holed

Offside head lamp levelling device not tested

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Beam aim too low due to broken bracket (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 84,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,138 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,733 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,898 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 69,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,383 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres have cracking in the tread

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,175 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

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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DJ05 RED is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 DJ05 RED, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DJ05 RED is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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