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A28 ELK

2014 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,501 mi
Last recorded69,501 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Fiesta48,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 ELK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 69,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,386 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes worn & split Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 52,386 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire At fuel Tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Non standard silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes worn & split Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,522 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,992 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 37,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 May 2019 37,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 May 2018 31,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 May 2017 24,530 miles

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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A28 ELK is a 2014 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 48,027 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 A28 ELK, 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 12 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A28 ELK is a 2014 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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