2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · EU61 JYV
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 165,241 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EU61 JYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2025
- 165,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU61 JYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Fiesta (EU61 JYV) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EU61 JYV Mileage History
- 26/02/2022122,753 mi
- 26/02/2022122,753 mi
- 08/03/2023137,092 mi+14,339 mi
- 06/03/2024152,969 mi+15,877 mi
- 01/03/2025165,241 mi+12,272 mi
Average of roughly 14,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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