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M279 KOD

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,469 mi
Last recorded58,469 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 KOD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,469 miles

Power steering rack has minor fluid leak

Surface corrosion rear end of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,689 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

both headlamps have condensation in lenses

Fail 3 Jul 2017 33,399 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

both headlamps have condensation in lenses

both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,828 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 23,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,402 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hitting body

Fail 9 Jan 2015 17,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hitting body

Fail 18 Dec 2014 17,351 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,752 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 15,748 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight exhaust blow

some brake drag nearside rear

Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front and both rear wheel arc hes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,515 miles

surface corrosion offside front brake disc

Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,600 miles

surface corrosion offside rear upper suspension mounting area

Fail 18 Jan 2008 96,600 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

surface corrosion offside rear upper suspension mounting area

Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,186 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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M279 KOD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M279 KOD, 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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M279 KOD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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