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N112 ECM

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 ECM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 107,897 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

non genuine fuel cap but seals tank

Fail 7 May 2011 107,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fuel cap non genuine but securly seals tank

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2010 96,502 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 96,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 96,492 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear wiper blade

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,012 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 93,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 87,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 84,953 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N112 ECM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N112 ECM, 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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N112 ECM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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