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M218 TLS

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,527 mi
Last recorded41,527 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 TLS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,527 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 41,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 46,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s mirror / sump corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,943 miles

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

front discz pitted, fuel tank corroded,

n/s/r mirror

o/s/f suspension bush, n/s/f bottom ball joint boot burst, o/s & n/s sills corroded, front and rear suspention areas corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,143 miles

n/s door mirror,front no plate,front suspension mounting areas,o/s and n/s sills corroded,n/s/f bottom balljoint boot off,o/s/f suspension arm bush.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,143 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror,front no plate,front suspension mounting areas,o/s and n/s sills corroded,n/s/f bottom balljoint boot off,o/s/f suspension arm bush.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,143 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills / n/s/f bottom ball joint boot off / sump corroded / spare wheel locking nut seized

Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,647 miles

exhaust joint,o/s and n/s inner sills corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f suspension mounting areas corroded

front shockers soft,brake servo corroded,o/s sill seatbelt mounting area,n/s/f suspension arm inner bushes,n/s/f bottom balljoint boot burst,

Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,499 miles

n/s/f bottom balljoint boot burst,n/s/f driveshaft boot perished,n/s/f brake disc pitted,rear exhaust corroded,front wishbone inner bushes both sides.

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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M218 TLS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M218 TLS, 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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M218 TLS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M218 TLS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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