MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion to exhaust
front number plate poor condition
rear axle bushes poor condition
rear number plate poor condition
rear tyres lumpy
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres lumpy
slight play in steering rack
corrosion to exhaust
front number plate poor condition
rear axle bushes poor condition
rear number plate poor condition
corrsion brake pipes[just acceptable].
number plates poor condition[just acceptable].
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
corrsion brake pipes[just acceptable].
number plates poor condition[just acceptable].
corrsion coil springs.
corrsion exhaust.
corrsion suspension components.
surface rust brake pipes.
surface rust brake pipes.
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to front brake discs
corrosion to suspension components
number plates poor condition
surface rust to brake pipes
underbody corrosion forming
corrosion to exhaust
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
corrosion to exhaust
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1281 GV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 62,302 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 1281 GV, 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 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 1281 GV registered?
1281 GV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1996.
Is 1281 GV safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1281 GV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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