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M228 MRU

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,972 mi
Last recorded40,972 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 MRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 40,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,715 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 40,709 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

o/s/ sill corroded but solid

o/s/r tyre weathered

oil leak from engine

rear exshaust rubber split

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,390 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks - sump/rocker cover/gearbox/oil pressure switch

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,025 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch slipping + slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,406 miles

slight damage outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2008 39,406 miles

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

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

slight damage outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,369 miles

Oil leak

rust appearing n/s sill

slight exhaust blow at exhaust joint

small cut o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rust appearing n/s sill

slight exhaust blow at exhaust joint

small cut o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,218 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear 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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M228 MRU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,391cc 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 M228 MRU, 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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M228 MRU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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