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D120 PAM

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,095 mi
Last recorded73,095 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 PAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,095 miles

1/near side rear door sill rusty

2/near side rear sub frame bush perish

3/slieght knock in stering

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,313 miles

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

nearside outer door sillsurface rust present

nearside rear steel brake pipe outer caseing peeling

offside front door mirror taped

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,512 miles

,,. nearside outer door/under sill surface rust present

Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,306 miles

.. nearside rear section of outer door sill surface rust present

.. nearside/offside rear suspention front bushes slight movement

.. offside front tyre worn on inner section replace soon

Fail 19 Mar 2010 68,300 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

. nearside front tyre wearing on inner section

.. nearside rear section of outer door sill surface rust present

.. nearside/offside rear suspention front bushes slight movement

.. offside front tyre worn on inner section replace soon

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,470 miles

.. nearside rear outer door sill surface rust present

.. offside front tyre wearing on inner section

Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 58,689 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 58,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2006 56,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 53,228 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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D120 PAM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D120 PAM, 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 D120 PAM registered?

D120 PAM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D120 PAM safe to buy?

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