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N106 EHJ

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,394 mi
Last recorded3,394 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 EHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 3,394 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 3,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,033 miles

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

rest of vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections showing signs of corrosion

some discolouration of front number plate

Fail 15 Apr 2010 95,033 miles

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

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

rest of vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections showing signs of corrosion

some discolouration of front number plate

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,179 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some discolouration of front number plate, not excessive.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 87,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some discolouration of front number plate, not excessive.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,022 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 78,991 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 78,991 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 1.6MM 155/70/13T

STEERING COLUMN LOWER U/J WORN

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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N106 EHJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N106 EHJ, 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 N106 EHJ registered?

N106 EHJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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