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AF16 ARX

2016 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,474 mi
Last recorded85,474 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2024 85,474 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,733 miles

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2023 58,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2022 41,582 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 34,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 29,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,545 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 23,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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 ARX is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX registered?

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

Is AF16 ARX safe to buy?

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