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N118 DKD

1996 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

12,039 mi
Last recorded12,039 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 DKD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,039 miles

quality of welding repair cannot be seen covered with under body sealer

Fail 13 Feb 2008 12,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,407 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 9,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 5,163 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 5,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 5,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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N118 DKD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N118 DKD, 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 N118 DKD registered?

N118 DKD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N118 DKD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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