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M52 FYJ

1996 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,488 mi
Last recorded50,488 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,488 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 50,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,271 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroding

offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2010 44,436 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,075 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,401 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,315 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 39,315 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,441 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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M52 FYJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M52 FYJ, 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 M52 FYJ registered?

M52 FYJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is M52 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M52 FYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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