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AF61 ZFM

2011 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,860 mi
Last recorded122,860 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 107,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,719 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 87,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 71,148 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 71,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 55,147 miles

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Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,316 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 50,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,472 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 43,472 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,912 miles

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

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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AF61 ZFM is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 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 AF61 ZFM, 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 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF61 ZFM registered?

AF61 ZFM is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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