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AF16 APX

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 APX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 93,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 93,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 80,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 80,878 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,805 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 69,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,688 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 57,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 46,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,499 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,023 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 20,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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AF16 APX is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF16 APX, 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.

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What year was AF16 APX registered?

AF16 APX is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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