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AR16 DER

2021 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,143 mi
Last recorded72,143 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Fiesta22,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR16 DER
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 92,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 65,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre 235/35r19

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,649 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 79,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,148 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 61,148 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2022 55,488 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 97,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f headlamp image not great but can be made out.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,800 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 35,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AR16 DER is a 2021 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR16 DER, 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 AR16 DER registered?

AR16 DER is a 2021 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2021.

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