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N112 LGN

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 LGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 68,014 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 68,014 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 67,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - Sil corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - F-R b/ pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - Sil corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure - Req's securing onto sil again (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - Sil corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - F-R b/ pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - Sil corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 63,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,043 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated cracks in sidewall

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,043 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated cracks in sidewall

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,211 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front valance below radiator slightly distoted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,211 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front valance below radiator slightly distoted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 57,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,429 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,244 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 49,244 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

p.a/s/ area damp

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 LGN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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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N112 LGN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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