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AF16 ZRD

2016 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ZRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,256 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 86,256 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2025 73,485 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 73,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,005 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,005 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2023 61,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,941 miles

Rear Rear seat belt check impeded by back seats full of belongings.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,181 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ZRD is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

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

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