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M228 SKN

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 SKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,039 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,910 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,070 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,694 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,329 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

To the offside rear chassis brake pipe corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,329 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

To the offside rear chassis brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,913 miles

Exhaust emissions lambda reading close to maximum limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer sill corroding

offside sill to floor corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,969 miles

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

Front service brake veers left (20%)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 SKN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M228 SKN, 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 SKN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 1995.

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