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N101 BNA

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 BNA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,172 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side of vehicle in poor condition rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2010 93,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 93,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,125 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 91,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,773 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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N101 BNA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N101 BNA, 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 N101 BNA registered?

N101 BNA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N101 BNA safe to buy?

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