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M178 WMF

1995 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,803 mi
Last recorded64,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 WMF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 64,803 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 64,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,077 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 62,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills starting to rust

o/s/f tyre has slight damage on outer wall

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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M178 WMF is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M178 WMF, 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 M178 WMF registered?

M178 WMF is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M178 WMF safe to buy?

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