Ford Fiesta Encore (1996)
1996 Ford Fiesta Encore
CarHunch is tracking 1,921 1996 Ford Fiesta Encore vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1996 Ford Fiesta Encore is a serious reliability concern: only 10% pass their MOT first time against a UK average of 80%, and the petrol version shows a 0% pass rate, meaning every single one tested failed its test. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 1,921 vehicles analysed, which is the only positive signal here, but the sheer scale of failures suggests these cars are either very heavily used or severely neglected by their owners.
With an average mileage of just over 51,000 miles, these Fiestas aren't rack-up machines, yet they're still failing MOTs consistently—this points to age-related wear and maintenance neglect rather than high-mileage abuse. If you're considering one, budget seriously for repairs before purchase and have a pre-buy inspection done by a trusted mechanic, because the MOT data suggests you're almost certain to face work.
We have 1,921 1996 Ford Fiesta Encore vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1996 Ford Fiesta Encore
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta Encore
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 1,911 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 80.1% | 2 |
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