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N409 DWE

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,633 mi
Last recorded35,633 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 DWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,633 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2013 35,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,879 miles

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

interior mirror not attached

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to underbody and sills

Pass 22 Dec 2010 27,749 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

both front metal brake pipes poor surface condition

both wipers starting to split at ends

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,031 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both rear top shocker mounts have slight play

offside wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,213 miles

both front metal brake pipes poor surface condition

front pads low

Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,182 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 23,130 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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N409 DWE is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N409 DWE, 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 N409 DWE registered?

N409 DWE is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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