Ford Fiesta Style (2005)
2005 Ford Fiesta Style
CarHunch analysed 328 real MOT records for the 2005 Ford Fiesta Style. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Fiesta Style has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 56.7%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuinely unreliable cars in this cohort. The good news is that none of the 328 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety isn't the primary concern—it's the steady stream of fixable failures.
With a median mileage of 97,515 miles at nearly 20 years old, these cars have been driven normally, yet they're averaging 0.75 failures per test, suggesting chronic wear-out rather than one-off problems. If you're considering this model, budget for regular repair costs and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the suspension, cooling, and fuel systems, where Fiesta failures typically cluster.
What to check before buying a 2005 Ford Fiesta Style
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (70%) | 229 | 80.4% | 1.07 |
| Petrol (30%) | 97 | 0.9% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 50% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Ford Fiesta Style vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Ford Fiesta Style vehicles fall between 75,503 and 115,172 miles.
2005 Ford Fiesta Style — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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