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96 JO

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,211 mi
Last recorded61,211 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 JO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded , not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded , not leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2023 50,915 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s , tread deforming inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, but not leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in outer sidewall no cords exposed .tread 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.4mm (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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96 JO is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 96 JO, 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 96 JO registered?

96 JO is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is 96 JO safe to buy?

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