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B444 LLY

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,038 mi
Last recorded45,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB444 LLY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,038 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,289 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,805 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 41,794 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,884 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel soon need attention

nearside rear brake pipe showingrust

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,459 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,983 miles

H/brake travl soon need attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,983 miles

H/brake travl soon need attention

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,830 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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B444 LLY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B444 LLY, 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 B444 LLY registered?

B444 LLY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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