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P923 HEG

1996 Ford Fiesta 35

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

12,235 mi
Last recorded12,235 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta 3553,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 HEG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,235 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 12,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 12,105 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 28 Mar 2008 8,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 4,221 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 4,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P923 HEG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P923 HEG, 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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What year was P923 HEG registered?

P923 HEG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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