2005 Ford Fiesta · 99,251 MOT tests
2005 Ford Fiesta reliability
2005 Ford Fiestas fail 47% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 25 Fiesta years (99,251 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 47%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 92,736
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 99,251
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.5% of tests fail here (30% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.9%
- Suspension19.4%
- Brakes13.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.1%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.34%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.82%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.4%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.54%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.81%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.25%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2005 Ford Fiestas fail 47% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 25 Fiesta years (99,251 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.1% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.34% of tests), position lamp not working (5.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Fiesta shows 92,736 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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