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AJ16 LSL

2016 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,614 mi
Last recorded90,614 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 90,614 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))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 90,614 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat tilt handle not working

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,814 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on 2.5mm approx inner tread groove and cut in outer sidewall but ply not visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen passenger side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in outer tread but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat tilt handle not working

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/ axle bushes starting to deteriorate both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 69,814 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on 2.5mm approx inner tread groove and cut in outer sidewall but ply not visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen passenger side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in outer tread but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat tilt handle not working

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/ axle bushes starting to deteriorate both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper coil spring foam isolators starting to deteriorate both sides.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,739 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 60,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,642 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (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 LSL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LSL, 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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AJ16 LSL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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