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223 HWB

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,658 mi
Last recorded99,658 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration223 HWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,407 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,011 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels inner & outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both coil corroding at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slightly worn Both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,392 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,156 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,009 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,261 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 38,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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223 HWB is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 223 HWB, 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 223 HWB registered?

223 HWB is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is 223 HWB safe to buy?

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