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N410 LWX

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN410 LWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,859 miles

main fuel pipes corroded

n/s rear chassis/inner arch developing corrosion/weak

n/s rear tyre worn low/nearing limits

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play

o/s and n/s front brake pipes developing corrosion

rear axle beam bushes slight splitting

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,859 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

main fuel pipes corroded

n/s rear chassis/inner arch developing corrosion/weak

n/s rear tyre worn low/nearing limits

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play

o/s and n/s front brake pipes developing corrosion

rear axle beam bushes slight splitting

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,334 miles

fron t coil springs dev. corrosion

front antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play

n/s front brake pipe dev. corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn low/nearing limits

o/s front brake disc slight distortion

outer sills and sill ,backs developing ,corrosion

rear axle beam bushes worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 96,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

fron t coil springs dev. corrosion

front antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play

n/s front brake pipe dev. corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn low/nearing limits

o/s front brake disc slight distortion

outer sills and sill ,backs developing ,corrosion

rear axle beam bushes worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,844 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 93,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 91,195 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 91,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 91,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front crossmember damaged / radiator insecure

spare carrier extensivly corroded

spare tyre defective

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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N410 LWX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N410 LWX, 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 N410 LWX registered?

N410 LWX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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