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N903 XDV

1996 Ford Fiest

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,209 mi
Last recorded104,209 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiest64,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 XDV
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 104,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,401 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,072 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 92,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 86,995 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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N903 XDV is a 1996 Ford Fiest in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 64,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N903 XDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N903 XDV registered?

N903 XDV is a 1996 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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