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AB11 LYJ

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,504 mi
Last recorded52,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 52,504 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 52,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,528 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 41,528 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,778 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 34,597 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,805 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,630 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,290 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AB11 LYJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 AB11 LYJ, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB11 LYJ registered?

AB11 LYJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is AB11 LYJ safe to buy?

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