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AP56 FBN

2007 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 FBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,413 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 139,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 125,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 124,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not correctly located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,615 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,989 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 Nov 2020 118,989 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,972 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 115,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 180,993 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,458 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 92,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,275 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 70,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,183 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,960 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FBN is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

AP56 FBN is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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