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F96 XKG

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,108 mi
Last recorded42,108 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 XKG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,044 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2012 41,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2011 39,370 miles

1...inner surface of front brake discs in rusty condition....2...dust cover broken on n/s track rod end

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 39,370 miles

1...inner surface of front brake discs in rusty condition....2...dust cover broken on n/s track rod end

Pass 18 May 2010 37,570 miles

1..heavy rusting on inner edges of both front brake discs...2..heavy surface corrosion on floor and underbody sills...3..several areas of o/s and n/s front chassis rails heavly corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 36,004 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

slight splitting to both rear flexy brake hoses

Pass 29 May 2008 35,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welded areas to front chassis areas undersealed unable to determine condition of weld

Pass 31 May 2007 33,614 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 31,070 miles

both front floor areas rusted but not holed

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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F96 XKG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 F96 XKG, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F96 XKG registered?

F96 XKG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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