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AE14 NLJ

2014 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,753 mi
Last recorded99,753 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Fiesta48,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 99,753 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,717 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 96,698 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak masive (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 82,447 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn H frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn H frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,703 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,576 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 28,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,061 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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AE14 NLJ is a 2014 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE14 NLJ, 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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AE14 NLJ is a 2014 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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