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AF17 VHV

2017 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,579 mi
Last recorded53,579 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,579 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 12 Feb 2025 48,730 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 12 Feb 2025 48,729 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin borderline

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 7 Feb 2024 43,844 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 43,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,456 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 34,793 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 24,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,701 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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AF17 VHV is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

AF17 VHV is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is AF17 VHV safe to buy?

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