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Both rear coils top rubber mountings worn
Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both rear coils top rubber mountings worn
Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached broken insacure showing white light (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front 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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Coolant leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
engine oil low
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AB55 DCB is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 AB55 DCB, 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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AB55 DCB is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2011.
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