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N104 DWG

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 DWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,970 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,970 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,200 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,170 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,019 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 46,019 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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N104 DWG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N104 DWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N104 DWG registered?

N104 DWG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N104 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N104 DWG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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