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AF17 VAJ

2017 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,323 mi
Last recorded64,323 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 64,323 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 May 2025 64,314 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

low tyre pressure warning on dash

Fail 18 Jun 2024 56,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

low tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,164 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 50,160 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 36,902 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 36,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

tyre size 195/55r15

Pass 24 Apr 2020

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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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AF17 VAJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 AF17 VAJ, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF17 VAJ registered?

AF17 VAJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is AF17 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 VAJ 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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