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A4 GLF

2013 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,492 mi
Last recorded114,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,492 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 114,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly deteriorated on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 108,630 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 108,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 104,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 98,135 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 10 May 2023 98,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 11 May 2022 83,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 83,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,715 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 69,715 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 59,044 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,484 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 57,483 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 44,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,326 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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A4 GLF is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A4 GLF, 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 A4 GLF registered?

A4 GLF is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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