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C26 LMJ

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,327 mi
Last recorded58,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 LMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 55,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 55,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion to both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 52,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion to both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,151 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 42,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding to inner steel tube debonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding to inner steel tube debonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax disc & holder. removed by Tester. (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack union/joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack union/joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,241 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,256 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,192 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 28,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,208 miles

some wear to tyres on inner edges

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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C26 LMJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C26 LMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C26 LMJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 December 1995.

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