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FEZ 311

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

8,570 mi
Last recorded8,570 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 311
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 8,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 8,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 7,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 6,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 5,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 4,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 4,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 4,399 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 4,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 4,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 4,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 4,334 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 4,317 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 4,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 4,292 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2013 4,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 4,271 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 4,223 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 4,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 4,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 4,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 4,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 3,962 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 3,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FEZ 311 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FEZ 311, 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

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What year was FEZ 311 registered?

FEZ 311 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is FEZ 311 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 311 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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