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M201 TAL

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,364 mi
Last recorded33,364 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 TAL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 33,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,808 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre walls cracked

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracks

Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket corroded and broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill around handbrake cable mount ( under vehicle ) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre walls cracked

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear Tyre rubber compounds are cracking/perishing

engine oil level is just below minimum

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,146 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 31,146 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,529 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

top of hazard switch missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear anti roll bar (rear arm) bracket deteriorated

offside front wishbone rear bush unbonding (deteriorated) at pin

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,798 miles

All brake and fuel lines are heavily covered in grease not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,706 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,364 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,765 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,368 miles

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

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

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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M201 TAL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M201 TAL, 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 M201 TAL registered?

M201 TAL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M201 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M201 TAL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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