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E666 FGV

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE666 FGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

front bumper slightly insecure

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advanced age cracking to n/s/f lower arm bush

advanced corrosion to both outer sills

age cracking to o/s/f lower arm bush

both front head light aims on lower limits

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

coolant level low

corrossion to floor panels and chassis rails

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi section damaged

hand brake cable outer casing corroding

n/s/f door heavily corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber stained

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear axle bushes worn and age cracked

rear beam axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

stonechips to windscreen

temp repair to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,460 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

age cracking on n/s/f flexi hose.Needs attention soon

both aims on lower limits

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on boot floor

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on floor and chassis sections

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe.Will need attention soon

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front pads very low close to mot fail limmit

heavy corrosion on n/s outer door skin

n/s/r seat cover loose

n/s/r shocker damp and close to limits

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,450 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age cracking on n/s/f flexi hose.Needs attention soon

both aims on lower limits

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on boot floor

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on floor and chassis sections

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe.Will need attention soon

corrosion on rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion on n/s outer door skin

n/s/r seat cover loose

n/s/r shocker damp and close to limits

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,538 miles

welding repairs to o/s outer sill

advance movement in o/s/r top mount needs attention asap

both front top mounts creeking on lock to lock test

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills/rear chassis sections

front number plate cracked

front outer cv gaitors age cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r wheel arch tapped

rear wiper rubber missing

slight movement in both front top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,073 miles

advance movement in both rear top mounts

both rear wheel arches corroded

front flexable brake hoses age cracking

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer cv gaitor age cracking

o/s/r metal brake pipe surface corrosion

slight movement in both front top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advance movement in both rear top mounts

both rear wheel arches corroded

front flexable brake hoses age cracking

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer cv gaitor age cracking

o/s/f lower arm inner bush advance unbonding will need attention asap

o/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only

o/s/r metal brake pipe surface corrosion

slight movement in both front top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,175 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

slight movement in both rear shock absorber top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

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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E666 FGV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E666 FGV, 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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E666 FGV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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