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AC61 LEW

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,821 mi
Last recorded70,821 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC61 LEW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,821 miles

Nearside Number plate light flashing

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 70,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Number plate light flashing

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,061 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 67,061 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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,962 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/F inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F Inner slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre worn more so on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 42,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear box been removed (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,816 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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AC61 LEW is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC61 LEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC61 LEW?

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What year was AC61 LEW registered?

AC61 LEW is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is AC61 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC61 LEW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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