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P274 CTH

1996 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,851 mi
Last recorded20,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta 3553,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 CTH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2009 20,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

ADVISE, both front brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, both front c v gaitors perishing & starting to split.

ADVISE, both rear metal brake pipes corroding.

ADVISE, rear exhaust back box deteriorating & starting to blow.

ADVISE, slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,462 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 345 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 345 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/rear bumper insecure †rear exhaust box rusty & weak †o/s/& n/s/front outer cv boots cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 92,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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P274 CTH is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 53,937 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 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P274 CTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P274 CTH is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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