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A21 EDT

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,666 mi
Last recorded62,666 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 EDT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 62,666 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, worn and lipped - Inner Surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Drivers Front Performance only just met requirements (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,659 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 39,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 36,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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A21 EDT is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A21 EDT, 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 A21 EDT registered?

A21 EDT is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is A21 EDT safe to buy?

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