CarVerify

Free Car Check

M225 NPB

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 NPB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,940 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s o/s outer sillsrusty and thin in places

n/s rear shock absober top mounting rusty

slight perishing on n/s o/s rear brake hoses

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,938 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s o/s outer sillsrusty and thin in places

n/s rear shock absober top mounting rusty

slight perishing on n/s o/s rear brake hoses

Pass 25 May 2012 62,762 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2012 62,762 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,434 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 62,428 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/ o/s rear top suspenshion leg mountings in boot rusty

o/s/rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 14 May 2010 62,053 miles

exhaust blowing on front joints

n/s and o/s outer sills rusty and thin in places

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

slight splitting in both front wiper blades

unable to check n/s and o/s/f metal brake pipes fully due to running behind plastic coverings

Pass 20 May 2009 61,496 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s and o/s/front wiper blades split

o/s outersill rusty and thin in places

o/s/front tyre worn in inner edge

o/s/rear wheel arch rusty

rear wiper blade badly worn and inop

slight free play in steering

slight pereshing in n/s and o/s/rear brake hoses

unable to check n/s and o/s/front metal brake pipes fully due to running behind inner wheel arch covers

Pass 6 May 2008 60,725 miles

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

heavy flakey corrosion on frount inner wing panels

surface corrosion on all floors and rear under sills

Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,667 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

heavy flakey corrosion on frount inner wing panels

surface corrosion on all floors and rear under sills

Pass 29 May 2007 59,747 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 59,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres low on tread and worn unevenly

heavy surface corrosion on n/s and o/s undersills

oil leak on engine

slight perishing on n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 24 May 2006 58,638 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 58,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

flakey corrosion on n/s/f structure area behind wheel

flakey corrosion on o/s outer sill

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern

surface corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M225 NPB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M225 NPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M225 NPB?

You can check the full history of M225 NPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M225 NPB registered?

M225 NPB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M225 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M225 NPB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M225 NPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M225 NPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.