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M273 LAY

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 LAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 79,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 May 2010 72,066 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2009 70,729 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 70,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 69,721 miles

all brake pipes greased

both rear springs corrded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 May 2008 69,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes greased

both rear springs corrded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2007 68,376 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 68,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 66,620 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 66,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2005 63,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

brake fluid black,requires change

nail in tyre

offside wheel arch corroded

oil leaks from sump area,reverse light switch and gear selector shaft seal

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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M273 LAY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc 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 M273 LAY, 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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M273 LAY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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