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CNZ 1470

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,674 mi
Last recorded94,674 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 1470
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,674 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 94,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,211 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 93,211 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,254 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,248 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both side rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2007 91,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,829 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 89,829 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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CNZ 1470 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNZ 1470, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNZ 1470 registered?

CNZ 1470 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is CNZ 1470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNZ 1470 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CNZ 1470 have outstanding finance?

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