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N405 MDX

1996 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,133 mi
Last recorded14,133 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 MDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,133 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s sill

rear o/s wheel arch corroded

rear underbody slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 14,133 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s sill

rear o/s wheel arch corroded

rear underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,252 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 9,251 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,052 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 3,052 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked.

front tyres worn low on inner edges.

rear wiper split.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 95,710 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 95,356 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N405 MDX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N405 MDX, 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 N405 MDX registered?

N405 MDX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N405 MDX safe to buy?

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