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159 XJ

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 XJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 76,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,391 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 73,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 57,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 47,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,590 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 36,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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159 XJ is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 39,864 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 159 XJ, 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 10 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 159 XJ registered?

159 XJ is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is 159 XJ safe to buy?

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