2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · GV11 GEJ
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 136,413 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV11 GEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 136,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV11 GEJ 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 (GV11 GEJ) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre crack all round inner sidew”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GV11 GEJ Mileage History
- 20/04/2022119,430 mi
- 11/04/2023128,859 mi+9,429 mi
- 11/04/2023128,859 mi
- 16/04/2024135,681 mi+6,822 mi
- 03/05/2024136,413 mi+732 mi
Average of roughly 8,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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