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F23 FAT

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests45 (40 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,640 mi
Last recorded73,640 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 FAT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

40 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 73,640 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,067 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,126 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

clutch slipping

Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,287 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 61,287 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside sill is rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill has corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,781 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,357 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

offside rear tyre heavily perrished

Fail 7 Apr 2015 59,357 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

offside rear tyre heavily perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre excessivly perished but no cords exposed

Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre excessivly perished but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,957 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,957 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,851 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,137 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,399 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,406 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,090 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 24,591 miles

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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F23 FAT is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F23 FAT, 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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F23 FAT is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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