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M179 XFY

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,130 mi
Last recorded13,130 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 XFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

baffles rattling in rear silencer

both outer body sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 2,913 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front metal brake pipe to flexi hose rusty

offside rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2007 2,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front metal brake pipe to flexi hose rusty

offside rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,153 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 91,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside lower wishbone rear bush separating

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Dec 2005 82,971 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 82,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE HOSES JUST STARTING TO PERISH

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

IDLE SPEED STICKS

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Pass 23 Dec 2004 71,933 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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M179 XFY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M179 XFY, 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 M179 XFY registered?

M179 XFY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M179 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 XFY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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