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AJ16 GRZ

2016 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 GRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,348 miles

handbrake 16%

Pass 7 May 2025 57,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 52,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 47,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 40,454 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 40,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,811 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 5,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 GRZ is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AJ16 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

AJ16 GRZ is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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