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A17 OFA

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,241 mi
Last recorded81,241 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 81,241 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 81,210 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 47,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CORDS SHOWING .......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO DISTORT .. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,546 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear markers

Fail 16 Apr 2022 37,524 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 1 May 2021 31,129 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,183 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES .......... (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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A17 OFA is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 A17 OFA, 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 A17 OFA registered?

A17 OFA is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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