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2005 FORD FIESTA
General Information
- Registration DF05FWS
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expired 27 Apr 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 197,385 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 197,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
15 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 188,903 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 188,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 180,301 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 180,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,782 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023 8 Jun 20267 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 171,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,948 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2022 8 Jun 202612 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 163,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,779 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,479 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front brake slightly binding
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,865 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019 8 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,449 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,811 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016 8 Jun 20262 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
20 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,987 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 8 Jun 202618 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,116 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014 8 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,113 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,748 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
28 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,589 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 8 Jun 202621 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,372 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 8 Jun 202623 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,128 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 8 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,948 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF05FWS was registered on 2005-07-19
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