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M251 SAB

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,434 mi
Last recorded90,434 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 SAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2012 90,434 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,822 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake Pipes covered with under sealant can not be viewed

o/s rear and n/s rear inner sills have slight outer surface rust

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,094 miles

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

Rear Brake Pipes covered with under sealant can not be viewed

o/s rear and n/s rear inner sills have slight outer surface rust

Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,787 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,787 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,219 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,018 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,821 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 50,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both sides rear flexy brake hoses cracking.

Offside front lower arm inner bush poor condition.

Steering operation a little on the stiff side.

Various steel brake pipes corroding.

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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M251 SAB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M251 SAB, 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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M251 SAB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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