MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,039 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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N403 DSR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N403 DSR, 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 N403 DSR registered?
N403 DSR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 1996.
Is N403 DSR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N403 DSR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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