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GLZ 3051

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,652 mi
Last recorded53,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 3051
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member corroded within 30cms subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded within 30cms of mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

sills patch repaired

Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,798 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2016 49,798 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,489 miles

o/s n/s sill corroded inner and outer

Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s n/s sill corroded inner and outer

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,224 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear swing arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

Fail 25 Feb 2011 22,008 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear swing arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

general corrosion uppper and lower inner and outer

Pass 14 Mar 2009 6,626 miles

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

engine oil level was very low. topped up to carry out emission test

Fail 14 Mar 2009 6,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level was very low. topped up to carry out emission test

Pass 12 Mar 2008 1,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level was low, topped up to carry out emission

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 1,332 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level was low, topped up to carry out emission

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2007 96,818 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 96,818 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,098 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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GLZ 3051 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GLZ 3051, 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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GLZ 3051 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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