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BF66 PTX

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,270 mi
Last recorded82,270 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF66 PTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,270 miles

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

Front passengers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended

Fail 8 Mar 2024 82,270 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front passengers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,371 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 75,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,847 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated warning light on (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 32,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated warning light on (5.2.3 (l))

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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BF66 PTX is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 39,864 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 BF66 PTX, 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 10 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF66 PTX registered?

BF66 PTX is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BF66 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF66 PTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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