MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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