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M161 EAP

1995 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,350 mi
Last recorded75,350 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 EAP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,073 miles

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

the f/n/s tyre is badly worn on the inside edge

the r/n/s tyre pressure is low and may have a puncture

Fail 28 Nov 2014 58,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

the f/n/s tyre is badly worn on the inside edge

the r/n/s tyre pressure is low and may have a puncture

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,326 miles

advisories from previous test no 267555231325

Fail 1 Dec 2011 25,318 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to floor pan by seat mounting

corrosion to outer/inner sill

o/s door shut coroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,194 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

corrosion os ns inner and outer sills

exhaust corroded

front brake discs scored

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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M161 EAP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M161 EAP, 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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What year was M161 EAP registered?

M161 EAP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M161 EAP safe to buy?

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