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N408 EYC

1996 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 EYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,048 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside front wing has slight damage

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside front wing has slight damage

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,220 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear light cracked

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front bumper has small damage

front discs corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front bumper has small damage

front discs corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,526 miles

both outer sills weak,

Pass 21 Mar 2008 47,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,098 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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N408 EYC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N408 EYC, 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 N408 EYC registered?

N408 EYC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N408 EYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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