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L800 ANN

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,924 mi
Last recorded53,924 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 ANN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,991 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive On to o/s steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 51,811 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 51,811 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,190 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 50,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,007 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,728 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,139 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,178 miles

minor leak from power steering rack

minor movement in anti roll bar bushs when wheels off the ground.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,235 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,579 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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L800 ANN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L800 ANN, 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 L800 ANN registered?

L800 ANN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is L800 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 ANN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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