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M185 TAO

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,185 mi
Last recorded53,185 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 TAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2010 53,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,031 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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M185 TAO is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M185 TAO, 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 M185 TAO registered?

M185 TAO is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M185 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M185 TAO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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