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M271 WHE

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,951 mi
Last recorded20,951 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 WHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 20,951 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 20,150 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 20,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 19,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,332 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 19,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 17,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 17,988 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 17,792 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 17,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 16,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 16,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 15,090 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 12,098 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2008 12,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 11,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2006 10,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 10,529 miles

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

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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M271 WHE is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M271 WHE, 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 M271 WHE registered?

M271 WHE is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M271 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M271 WHE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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