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M172 VVX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 VVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,875 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,866 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,026 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

door sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,325 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,779 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,938 miles

8394 offside rear Tyre worn low.

Long foot brake travel. ( It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair.)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,448 miles

front brake inbalence near limit 20%

near side front lower arm rear bush seperated near to limit.

near side outer sill corroded to limit in places.

near side rear inner sill corroded near limit .

off side outer sill corroded to the limit in places.

off side rear inner wheel arch corroded near to limit.

off side rear outer wheel arch corroded near limit.

rear exhaust box corroded fairly badly.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,814 miles

both front tyres worn to the legal limit (step tread design).

near side and off side outer sills corroded to limit in places.

near side front lower arm rear bush seperated near limit.

near side rear inner sill corroded fairly badly.

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded to limit.

off side rear outer wheel arch corroded to limit.

rear exhaust box corroded slightly.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,985 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE WEAR INDICATORS.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

near side front lower suspension arm seperated near to the limit.

near side outer sill corroded to limit under seat belt mountings.

off side rear wheel arch corroded.

off side sill starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 78,863 miles

n/s front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to pull out

o/s & nm/s door sills slightly corroded

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 72,025 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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M172 VVX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M172 VVX, 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 M172 VVX registered?

M172 VVX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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