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M197 BPN

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,614 mi
Last recorded73,614 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 BPN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 73,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming on inner sill panels.front floor pan. chassis rails

corrosion forming on wheel arches and outer sill panels

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

slight play in sterring columm top bush

weld repairs carried out to outer sill panels

Pass 8 May 2009 67,251 miles

corrosion on front panel

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2009 67,251 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

corrosion on front panel

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2008 62,697 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 62,697 miles

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

corrosion and repairs on outer sills

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underneath vehicle

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 May 2007 57,250 miles

corrosion and repairs on outer sills

surface damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 May 2006 51,531 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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M197 BPN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M197 BPN, 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 M197 BPN registered?

M197 BPN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M197 BPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 BPN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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