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M131 TRO

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 TRO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,467 miles

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

sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

seat belt clip/stork cover missing exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 84,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s inner and outer sills starting 2 corrode but not holed

rear tyres staring 2 perish and worn on the side wa;;s

Pass 10 Mar 2007 76,528 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,375 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 76,370 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to- underside sills, center floors and outer sills

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

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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M131 TRO is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M131 TRO, 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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M131 TRO is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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