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L2 APS

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 APS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,446 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,390 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,837 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,206 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 72,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level very low

oil level very low

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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L2 APS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L2 APS, 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 L2 APS registered?

L2 APS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is L2 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 APS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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