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N113 DMK

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,206 mi
Last recorded47,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 DMK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,206 miles

both front brake flexis starting to perish

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

reverse light inop

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake flexis starting to perish

o/s/r foot brake effort low

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

reverse light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,700 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,226 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 25,226 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Mar 2006 17,641 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N113 DMK is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N113 DMK, 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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N113 DMK is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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