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NEZ 1076

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,712 mi
Last recorded4,712 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 1076
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 4,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil contamination offside front steering and suspension components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 4,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil contamination offside front steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 2,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil contamination of offside front suspension components

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

condensation on offside headlight glass

imbalance on rear brakes(nearside low)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 98,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

condensation on offside headlight glass

imbalance on rear brakes(nearside low)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking and perishing

oil contamination of offside steering and suspension components

surface rust on underbody panelling

Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,804 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking and perishing

oil contamination of offside steering and suspension components

surface rust on underbody panelling

Pass 16 Feb 2009 94,787 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,230 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NEZ 1076 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 NEZ 1076, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEZ 1076 registered?

NEZ 1076 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is NEZ 1076 safe to buy?

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