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YIB 7970

1996 Ford Fiesta LX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,718 mi
Last recorded75,718 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 7970
MakeFord
ModelFiesta LX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,718 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 70,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,803 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,969 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 59,853 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta LX?

Based on 2,103 MOT tests across 689 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
3,583
Miles/Year
689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Hazard warning lamps inoperative 2
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1
drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up 1
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YIB 7970 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta LX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta LX fails its MOT is hazard warning lamps inoperative, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YIB 7970, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YIB 7970?

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What year was YIB 7970 registered?

YIB 7970 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta LX, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is YIB 7970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 7970 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIB 7970 have outstanding finance?

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