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AF57 VBJ

2007 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,753 mi
Last recorded144,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 144,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2023 136,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 129,591 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 124,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger sun visor clip broken

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,276 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 119,236 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 108,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2018 97,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,947 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,428 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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AF57 VBJ is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 62,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF57 VBJ, 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 19 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 VBJ registered?

AF57 VBJ is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AF57 VBJ safe to buy?

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