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N412 SJU

1996 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 SJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,172 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f outer drive shaft gaitors starting to crack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,811 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,811 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 65,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,094 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 58,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 45,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 45,547 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SJU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N412 SJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N412 SJU registered?

N412 SJU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N412 SJU safe to buy?

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