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M231 NPF

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,909 mi
Last recorded50,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 NPF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,909 miles

body rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,139 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,418 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 44,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,008 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 41,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 38,287 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 37,336 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 35,629 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 35,627 miles

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

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

Steering rack damp.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,581 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 34,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 33,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,147 miles

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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M231 NPF 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 78.6%.

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 M231 NPF, 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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M231 NPF is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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