2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SP61 MXJ
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 157,505 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,505 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.
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SP61 MXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2024
- 157,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP61 MXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Fiesta (SP61 MXJ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
SP61 MXJ Mileage History
- 08/07/2022141,255 mi
- 06/07/2023148,991 mi+7,736 mi
- 07/07/2023148,991 mi
- 17/07/2024157,505 mi+8,514 mi
Average of roughly 8,021 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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