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M257 GFB

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,727 mi
Last recorded71,727 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 GFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,727 miles

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

both front tyres wearing a bit low on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2008 71,727 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing a bit low on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,460 miles

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

rear number plate bit discoloured

Fail 8 May 2007 67,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

small cuts and scuffs offside rear tyre sidewall and pressure low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 62,698 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2005 57,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 56,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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M257 GFB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M257 GFB, 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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What year was M257 GFB registered?

M257 GFB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M257 GFB safe to buy?

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