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XS05 STR

2023 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,565 mi
Last recorded25,565 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Fiesta18,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS05 STR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 25,565 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 25,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,357 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 55,357 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,225 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 53,223 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,823 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose to catalyst flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 49,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose to catalyst flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat wont recline

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 23,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 16,319 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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XS05 STR is a 2023 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2023 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 18,522 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 XS05 STR, 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 3 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XS05 STR registered?

XS05 STR is a 2023 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2023.

Is XS05 STR safe to buy?

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