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M203 VBV

1995 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,244 mi
Last recorded14,244 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 3,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 98,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 98,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

bonnet damaged

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

front bumper cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,125 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 91,982 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on both outer sills and chassis sections

corrosion on brake pipes

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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M203 VBV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M203 VBV, 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 M203 VBV registered?

M203 VBV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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