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N119 BMU

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,778 mi
Last recorded3,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 BMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2009 3,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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)

boot lock sticking

both inner and outer sills rusty

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

o/s/r tyre cracking and worn

rust in o/s/r arch

wipers worn

Fail 4 Jan 2008 98,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 98,691 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,614 miles

IN ADDITION TO ORIGINAL ADVISORY SHEET - SPARE TYRE PUT TO OSF - HEAVILY PERISHED, TREAD GOOD - ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

Fail 3 Jan 2007 94,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND -APART FROM FAILURE ITEMS- FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST *

BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL PIPES CORRODED IN GENERAL- AND CANNOT BE INSPECTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY* STEERING RACK OPERATION NOISEY - SOME PLAY IN INNER RACK JOINTS - BUT SUSPECT SIGNIFICANT INTERNAL WEAR - RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION*

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* TYRES WORN AND PERISHED IN GENERAL* UNDERBODY DIRTY AND DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE* UNDERBODY ETC, HEAVILY RUSTED IN PLACES - INCLUDING INNER UNDER SILLS, PETROL TANK ETC*

NSF HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR AND AIM ON LIMIT* PLASTIC SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION OF INNER SILLS* OIL LEAKS* REAR ARCHES RUSTED* FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND WORN* OUTER CV GAITERS PERISHED* FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN*

Pass 13 Dec 2005 89,102 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N119 BMU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N119 BMU, 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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N119 BMU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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