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N409 GLU

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,794 mi
Last recorded40,794 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 GLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,794 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant level low

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

slight exhaust leak at centre silencer

spare tyre slightly deflated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,794 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant level low

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

slight exhaust leak at centre silencer

spare tyre slightly deflated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,778 miles

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

spare tyre slightly deflated

Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

spare tyre slightly deflated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,235 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,230 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,070 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE & DISTORTED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Fail 31 Aug 2010 28,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE & DISTORTED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 27,120 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED,WORN ON INNER EDGE & PERISHED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK ASSY

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,120 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED,WORN ON INNER EDGE & PERISHED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK ASSY

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,919 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL DROP LINKS SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,246 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SCUFFED & PERISHED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,087 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 GLU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GLU, 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 GLU registered?

N409 GLU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N409 GLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N409 GLU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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