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AJ56 VEL

2007 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,869 mi
Last recorded137,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 137,869 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 137,850 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Multiple suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 136,831 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 136,823 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre requires a new tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper missing

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 May 2023 134,054 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 134,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits forming in tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front brake hose not secure in strut mount (clip missing) pipe rubbing on mounting but not damaged yey

Pass 10 May 2022 130,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at clips to centre floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective last hanging bracket has corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield above centre section is insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

f/o/s flexi brake hose bracket bent

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall not exposing cord

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall not exposing cord

Pass 13 May 2013 47,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 38,061 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 38,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,301 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ56 VEL is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 62,922 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 AJ56 VEL, 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 19 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ56 VEL is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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