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AJ17 KCZ

2017 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 KCZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,539 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 59,849 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 59,849 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 59,828 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint misted with grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 59,724 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at front of exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak around silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint misted with grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 53,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 49,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 40,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 31,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 21,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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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AJ17 KCZ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 AJ17 KCZ, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ17 KCZ registered?

AJ17 KCZ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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