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N115 DMG

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,726 mi
Last recorded114,726 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 DMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 114,726 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 11,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 9,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 5,859 miles

osr brake pipe

tiny oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 5,859 miles

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

osr brake pipe

tiny oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 2,107 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres wrong size

Fail 8 May 2008 2,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres wrong size

Pass 20 Apr 2007 97,423 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 97,286 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 90,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 90,245 miles

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

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

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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N115 DMG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N115 DMG, 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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N115 DMG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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