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513 ELS

2016 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,608 mi
Last recorded110,608 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration513 ELS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,608 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin detiorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 110,608 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin detiorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,355 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,420 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,169 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,505 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 75,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,677 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 71,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 58,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,762 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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513 ELS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 513 ELS, 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 513 ELS registered?

513 ELS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is 513 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 513 ELS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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