MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,845 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wiper blade split
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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M173 XVW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XVW, 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 M173 XVW registered?
M173 XVW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 1995.
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