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AP07 RHJ

2007 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,415 mi
Last recorded167,415 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 167,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 167,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 165,987 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective the lenses are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 165,459 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 164,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs sursace rusted

o/ top suspension nut corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,207 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 162,459 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 162,459 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 161,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 157,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 155,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 153,806 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 153,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 150,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 150,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 138,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 124,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 124,598 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,429 miles

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Exhaust system rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2012 112,429 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,981 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,553 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,738 miles

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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AP07 RHJ is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP07 RHJ, 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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What year was AP07 RHJ registered?

AP07 RHJ is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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