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N406 CMM

1996 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,310 mi
Last recorded4,310 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 CMM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 4,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 4,275 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 May 2009 91,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear axel bush's slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2009 91,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear axel bush's slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,799 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 82,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 79,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,525 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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N406 CMM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N406 CMM, 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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N406 CMM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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