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C113 WYS

1996 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,727 mi
Last recorded33,727 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC113 WYS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 33,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 33,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 25,627 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

both headlamp patterns could be improved

both outer sills have corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2024 25,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 18,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak on previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 16,875 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,484 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

all tyres has surface cracks

Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 15,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 15,158 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 15,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,878 miles

Slight cracking in nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 10,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,929 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 9,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,670 miles

some wear in o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 8,549 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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C113 WYS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C113 WYS, 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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C113 WYS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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