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L222 WBA

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 WBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2010 95,241 miles

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

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2010 95,241 miles

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

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,485 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 836,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 72,246 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,954 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,954 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear 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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L222 WBA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L222 WBA, 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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L222 WBA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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