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XX05 JLH

2023 Ford Fiesta

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,547 mi
Last recorded17,547 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Fiesta18,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 JLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 17,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 102,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 95,694 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 95,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,386 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly seated bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,468 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,963 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 57,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush worn also. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,533 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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XX05 JLH is a 2023 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XX05 JLH, 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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XX05 JLH is a 2023 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 April 2023.

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