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AF16 ZLN

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ZLN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 84,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,294 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 69,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 55,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,881 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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AF16 ZLN is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZLN, 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

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What year was AF16 ZLN registered?

AF16 ZLN is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AF16 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 ZLN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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