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M242 VFV

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,630 mi
Last recorded24,630 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 24,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 13,122 miles

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

Coolant low

Front shock absorbers appear to have very little damping effect

N/S/F wiper blade split on both ends

Oil leak on the engine & gearbox

Outer sills corroding

Play in N/S rack end

Fail 5 Oct 2015 13,127 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant low

Front shock absorbers appear to have very little damping effect

N/S/F wiper blade split on both ends

Oil leak on the engine & gearbox

Outer sills corroding

Play in N/S rack end

Fail 14 Sep 2015 12,978 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1d)

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

Coolant level low

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower track control arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front shock absorbers appear to have very little damping effect

N/S wiper blade split on both ends

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on the engine & gearbox

Outer sill corroding

Play in N/S steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2014 2,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front cross member corroded

spare tyre wire showing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 2,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front cross member corroded

spare tyre wire showing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,057 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,382 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 86,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,757 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 78,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,162 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 75,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,066 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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M242 VFV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 M242 VFV, 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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M242 VFV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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