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P531 YWL

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,632 mi
Last recorded89,632 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 YWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,632 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 79,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,001 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 76,001 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 71,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,941 miles

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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P531 YWL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P531 YWL, 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 P531 YWL registered?

P531 YWL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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