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E16 LDS

1991 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

3,516 mi
Last recorded3,516 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Fiesta60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 LDS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 3,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 3,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 2,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 2,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 2,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 1,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 1,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 841 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,433 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 87,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 855,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 83,119 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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E16 LDS is a 1991 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1991 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E16 LDS, 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 35 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E16 LDS registered?

E16 LDS is a 1991 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is E16 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 LDS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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