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N112 HLX

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,989 mi
Last recorded16,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 HLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 43,043 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,729 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on side wall

Fail 26 Jan 2013 40,729 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,964 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 37,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,667 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 34,666 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,796 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 28,796 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,541 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2006 22,533 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 HLX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N112 HLX, 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 N112 HLX registered?

N112 HLX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N112 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N112 HLX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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