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A23 BND

2016 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BND
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 125,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 125,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 111,789 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 111,786 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 94,905 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox dog bone mount starting to perish ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged but secure & working (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both, bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 94,905 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox dog bone mount starting to perish ()

Front Headlamp aim too low Both, too low adjusted inside car from 4-0 all ok (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged but secure & working (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both, bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 84,238 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 84,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 71,069 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 71,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 58,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 47,244 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn slightly

plastic covers fitted

rear tyres unevenly worn and low tread

Fail 20 May 2020 47,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn slightly

plastic covers fitted

rear tyres unevenly worn and low tread

Pass 21 May 2019 36,137 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 36,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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A23 BND is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A23 BND, 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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A23 BND is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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