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M159 BEY

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,579 mi
Last recorded19,579 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 BEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non cat/engine fitted

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 19,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non cat/engine fitted

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,894 miles

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

no passanger seat fitted

non catalist engine fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2010 1,843 miles

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

front disks worn and rusty

o/s headlamp condensing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 1,836 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front disks worn and rusty

o/s headlamp condensing

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 1,747 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,571 miles

front panel damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2008 76,494 miles

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

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)

front panel damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 66,516 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 66,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split and insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,885 miles

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

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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M159 BEY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M159 BEY, 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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M159 BEY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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