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N114 TJF

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,375 mi
Last recorded88,375 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 TJF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2012 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure not a reason for rejection at time of test

some cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,090 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on the nearside floor at the front not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the nearside rear chassis section by the rear axle mount not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the nearside sill backing not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside floor at the front not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside rear chassis section by the rear axle mount not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside sill backing not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion forming on the nearside sill not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion forming on the offside sill not excessive at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,075 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on the nearside floor at the front not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the nearside rear chassis section by the rear axle mount not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the nearside sill backing not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside floor at the front not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside rear chassis section by the rear axle mount not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside sill backing not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion forming on the nearside sill not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion forming on the offside sill not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2010 74,952 miles

exhaust is catching the vehicle floor not a reason for rejction at time of test

slight corrosion forming on both rear sill backings not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion forming on both sills not excessive at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is catching the vehicle floor not a reason for rejction at time of test

offside front tyre has cracks in the tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight corrosion forming on both rear sill backings not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion forming on both sills not excessive at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust fitted close to offside driveshaft and centre section touching rear floor

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust fitted close to offside driveshaft and centre section touching rear floor

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2008 67,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust b/box rubber starting to perish

front coil springs rusty

handbrake outter cables slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust b/box rubber starting to perish

front coil springs rusty

handbrake outter cables slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,178 miles

exhaust rubbing on body

slight wear on wiper blades

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,204 miles

see advisory notes on test no.111520326283

Fail 8 Aug 2006 61,204 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2005 57,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 57,924 miles

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

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

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

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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N114 TJF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N114 TJF, 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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N114 TJF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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