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AP56 BYB

2007 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 99,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured front fog lamp (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator carrier damaged & loose

rear brakes noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front seats don't fold forward to access rear seats

nearside rear seat belt caught under rear seat

Fail 2 Aug 2017 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp loose (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle fouling offside driveshaft, pipe loose (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front seats don't fold forward to access rear seats

nearside rear seat belt caught under rear seat

Pass 4 Jun 2016 80,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 78,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,612 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,734 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,716 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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AP56 BYB is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP56 BYB, 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 AP56 BYB registered?

AP56 BYB is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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