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A21 XLU

2011 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,894 mi
Last recorded116,894 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 XLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 116,894 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 116,875 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position spring broken in latch (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 111,453 miles

Central Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Mar 2024 107,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,048 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 104,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 96,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 92,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,679 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims (Damaged/Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is out of shape on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished (Cracks on the threads area)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished (Cracks on the threads area)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 37,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear & nearside rear tyres starting to crack

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 XLU is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 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 A21 XLU, 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 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A21 XLU is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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