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AJ16 DZR

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 DZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,267 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 84,260 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 48,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 78,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 66,159 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2024 66,159 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2023 55,495 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 46,088 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 46,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 34,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 24,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 14,930 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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AJ16 DZR is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 AJ16 DZR, 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 AJ16 DZR registered?

AJ16 DZR is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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