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M232 GVL

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,142 mi
Last recorded69,142 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM232 GVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,142 miles

surface corrosion under side of vehicle but not excessive

Fail 6 Nov 2024 69,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow centre box (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion under side of vehicle but not excessive

Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 66,409 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,629 miles

Rear number plate has some mark on it but can still be read

Fail 26 Nov 2022 63,627 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate has some mark on it but can still be read

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill weak

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,190 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 57,204 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,332 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,133 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M232 GVL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M232 GVL, 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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M232 GVL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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