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M283 VMH

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,061 mi
Last recorded29,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 VMH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,061 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 29,007 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,159 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 2,780 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 2,565 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M283 VMH is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M283 VMH, 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 M283 VMH registered?

M283 VMH is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M283 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M283 VMH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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