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A16 XRS

1991 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,831 mi
Last recorded57,831 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Fiesta60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XRS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 57,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,764 miles

Covers fitted to both sills

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 56,756 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Covers fitted to both sills

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,252 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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A16 XRS is a 1991 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 A16 XRS, 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 35 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 XRS registered?

A16 XRS is a 1991 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 1991.

Is A16 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XRS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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