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M103 VME

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

92,740 mi
Last recorded92,740 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 VME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,740 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 92,740 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,796 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,796 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner floor (2.4.A.3)

cat test not tested over heated

Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both Headlamps have condensation

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

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 11 Oct 2014 87,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both Headlamps have condensation

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tested in wet conditions

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 87,246 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 87,237 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M103 VME is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M103 VME, 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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M103 VME is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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