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M173 XEV

1995 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,646 mi
Last recorded41,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 XEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,646 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 22 Jan 2020 41,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,377 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,883 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 40,883 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,230 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 40,230 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,945 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,093 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 38,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,030 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 35,893 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,921 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 34,921 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 33,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,528 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,198 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 32,198 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,761 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 30,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,718 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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M173 XEV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M173 XEV, 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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M173 XEV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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