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N104 TPR

1996 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,987 mi
Last recorded60,987 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 TPR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light lense damaged

vehicle in rusty and welded condition

Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear light lense damaged

vehicle in rusty and welded condition

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 47,307 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,705 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,314 miles

nail offside rear tyre tread

Fail 28 Jan 2009 44,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail offside rear tyre tread

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,821 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 41,784 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,584 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,578 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 37,558 miles

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

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

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

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

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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N104 TPR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N104 TPR, 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 N104 TPR registered?

N104 TPR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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