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M221 LEL

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,149 mi
Last recorded65,149 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,149 miles

both sill lips.. inner sills.. rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 54,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear wiper missing

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,166 miles

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Fail 10 Sep 2005 49,122 miles

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

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

both outer sills rusty

offside rear shock absorber damp with fluid

rear section of offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear wiper missing

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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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M221 LEL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M221 LEL, 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 M221 LEL registered?

M221 LEL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M221 LEL safe to buy?

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