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N103 LGN

1996 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,434 mi
Last recorded87,434 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 LGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 87,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front brake hoses perished

Nearside and offside front macpherson stuts have play in the upper mountings

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim Bead Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,171 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim Bead Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,060 miles

Front Discs are deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush

Offside Front Slight play

Rear boot shock not supporting

Fail 19 Mar 2018 75,060 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Discs are deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush

Offside Front Slight play

Rear boot shock not supporting

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,181 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,344 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,119 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,620 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,606 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 30,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,907 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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N103 LGN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N103 LGN, 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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N103 LGN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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