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SH05 GRU

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,476 mi
Last recorded108,476 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,476 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 108,475 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 96,301 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 96,301 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,959 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,112 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,112 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,171 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 58,171 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,273 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,273 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,468 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 28,468 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,956 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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SH05 GRU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 SH05 GRU, 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 SH05 GRU registered?

SH05 GRU is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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