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AF16 BXV

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,505 mi
Last recorded88,505 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 BXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 88,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper mounting position (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 88,505 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excess leak at the front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After exhaust flexi snapped - before 2 bolt flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Inner front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper mounting position (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 81,924 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 81,924 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,644 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,750 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 44,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted insides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge abnormal wear also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (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 BXV is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXV, 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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AF16 BXV is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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