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CWB 444

1996 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,337 mi
Last recorded35,337 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWB 444
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 35,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,508 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 33,508 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,423 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,426 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,240 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,431 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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CWB 444 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CWB 444, 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

How do I check the history of CWB 444?

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What year was CWB 444 registered?

CWB 444 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is CWB 444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWB 444 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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