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N119 ABU

1996 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,942 mi
Last recorded82,942 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 82,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 76,827 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,771 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 70,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 64,294 miles

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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N119 ABU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N119 ABU, 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 N119 ABU registered?

N119 ABU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N119 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N119 ABU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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