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AF967XY

1996 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF967XY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,451 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

Offside wing mirror is cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,808 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 78,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 75,261 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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AF967XY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF967XY, 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 AF967XY registered?

AF967XY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is AF967XY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF967XY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF967XY have outstanding finance?

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