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N117 TEC

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

25,763 mi
Last recorded25,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 TEC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 20,278 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 1,193 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 1,181 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,617 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 94,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 84,813 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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 18 Jul 2006 84,813 miles

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

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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N117 TEC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N117 TEC, 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 N117 TEC registered?

N117 TEC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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