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L50 MEF

1996 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,013 mi
Last recorded48,013 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,013 miles

nearside rear axle mounting bush weak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,301 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,224 miles

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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L50 MEF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L50 MEF, 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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What year was L50 MEF registered?

L50 MEF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L50 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 MEF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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