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AF65 ZBE

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,117 mi
Last recorded95,117 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 83,995 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 83,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,956 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 73,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,219 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, which is broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,863 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 55,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 45,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2020 38,098 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 26,410 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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AF65 ZBE is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF65 ZBE, 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 AF65 ZBE registered?

AF65 ZBE is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 2016.

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