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N112 PTX

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 PTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2008 95,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both door mirrors slightly insecure

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

Brake pedal rubber split but secure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate similar to front but not so likely to be misread

windscreen has quite a lot of scratches and chips

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,007 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,705 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,010 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 72,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 67,178 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 67,178 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear 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 PTX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

N112 PTX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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