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A21 JRL

2013 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,975 mi
Last recorded112,975 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 112,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 78,137 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 78,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 72,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions to clean to test

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,453 miles

ECU governed to 2800rpm, smoke meter unable to detect exhaust gases during smoke test

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall has small cuts but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,683 miles

ECU governed to 2800rpm, smoke meter unable to detect exhaust gases during smoke test.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 37,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ECU governed to 2800rpm, smoke meter unable to detect exhaust gases during smoke test.

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 JRL is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 JRL, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 JRL registered?

A21 JRL is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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