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AM56 DOW

2021 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,905 mi
Last recorded31,905 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Fiesta22,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 DOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 123,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 30,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 24,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 24,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 108,699 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,506 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 90,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 82,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 74,782 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 74,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 65,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 65,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,669 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 May 2016 48,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 32,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,490 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 15,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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AM56 DOW is a 2021 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2021 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 22,985 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 AM56 DOW, 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 5 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM56 DOW registered?

AM56 DOW is a 2021 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2021.

Is AM56 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM56 DOW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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