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P743 VNY

1996 Ford Fiest

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiest64,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 VNY
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,513 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,983 miles

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded †

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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P743 VNY is a 1996 Ford Fiest in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P743 VNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P743 VNY registered?

P743 VNY is a 1996 Ford Fiest, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P743 VNY safe to buy?

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