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M237 GVL

1995 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 GVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 90,130 miles

Both passenger side, and drivers side rear wheels buckled

Engine sump corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges of tread-advise tracking?

Fuel filter corroded

Gearbox oil leak-passenger side driveshaft seal area

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to approx.2mm on outside edge of tread

Rear silencer badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 90,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filter corroded

Both passenger side, and drivers side rear wheels buckled

Engine sump corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges of tread-advise tracking?

Gearbox oil leak-passenger side driveshaft seal area

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to approx.2mm on outside edge of tread

Rear silencer badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,542 miles

Corrosion present all over underside of vehicle

Passenger side rear foot and handbrake effort slightly down

Spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Aug 2007 79,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion present all over underside of vehicle

Front brake pipes corroded (drivers side worse) advise replacement

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger side rear foot and handbrake effort slightly down

Rear brake pipes corroded (JUST meeting MOT standards)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,554 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 69,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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M237 GVL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M237 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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M237 GVL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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