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CF04 BAF

2016 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,977 mi
Last recorded64,977 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 BAF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 64,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,476 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 57,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 51,155 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 45,127 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 45,127 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,880 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 30,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,031 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 29,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 22,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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CF04 BAF is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CF04 BAF, 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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CF04 BAF is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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