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N412 DWM

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,329 mi
Last recorded58,329 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 DWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,329 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 58,326 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,984 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N412 DWM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N412 DWM, 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 N412 DWM registered?

N412 DWM is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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