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N411 GLU

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,664 mi
Last recorded45,664 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN411 GLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & very low on the inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats folded down & car full with boxes

Fail 5 Nov 2016 45,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & very low on the inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats folded down & car full with boxes

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear 155-70-13 worn on edge

rear seats folded down and car full of rubbish unable to check rear seat belt

Fail 3 Nov 2015 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-70-13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear 155-70-13 worn on edge

rear seats folded down and car full of rubbish unable to check rear seat belt

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,204 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 34,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,806 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,423 miles

Rear foot brake efficiency low

Slight perishing in both rear tyres

Fail 17 Sep 2012 27,423 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear foot brake efficiency low

Slight perishing in both rear tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,672 miles

advise front tyres getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,355 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 22,355 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,708 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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N411 GLU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N411 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 N411 GLU registered?

N411 GLU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N411 GLU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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